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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,461.12, 234,308.90 and 141,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,461.12, 234,308.90 and 141,297.92 is: 211,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,461.12 : 234,308.90 = 141,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,461.12/234,308.90 = 141,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,461.12x = 234,308.90 × 141,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,461.12x = 33,107,360,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,107,360,267.85/156,461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,601.20

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