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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,562.19, 235,166.72 and 149,739.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,562.19, 235,166.72 and 149,739.78 is: 224,919.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,562.19 : 235,166.72 = 149,739.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,562.19/235,166.72 = 149,739.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,562.19x = 235,166.72 × 149,739.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,562.19x = 35,213,812,916.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,213,812,916.12/156,562.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,919.01

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