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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,771.30, 235,156.95 and 146,273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,771.30, 235,156.95 and 146,273.70 is: 219,410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,771.30 : 235,156.95 = 146,273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,771.30/235,156.95 = 146,273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,771.30x = 235,156.95 × 146,273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,771.30x = 34,397,277,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,397,277,157.22/156,771.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,410.55

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