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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,675.30, 235,012.95 and 139,616.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,675.30, 235,012.95 and 139,616.70 is: 209,425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,675.30 : 235,012.95 = 139,616.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,675.30/235,012.95 = 139,616.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,675.30x = 235,012.95 × 139,616.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,675.30x = 32,811,732,536.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,811,732,536.27/156,675.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,425.05

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