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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,688.80, 235,033.20 and 139,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,688.80, 235,033.20 and 139,630.20 is: 209,445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,688.80 : 235,033.20 = 139,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,688.80/235,033.20 = 139,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,688.80x = 235,033.20 × 139,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,688.80x = 32,817,732,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,817,732,722.64/156,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,445.30

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