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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,444.68, 234,284.27 and 141,281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,444.68, 234,284.27 and 141,281.49 is: 211,576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,444.68 : 234,284.27 = 141,281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,444.68/234,284.27 = 141,281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,444.68x = 234,284.27 × 141,281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,444.68x = 33,100,030,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,100,030,042.75/156,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,576.58

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