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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,773.80, 235,160.70 and 146,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,773.80, 235,160.70 and 146,276.20 is: 219,414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,773.80 : 235,160.70 = 146,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,773.80/235,160.70 = 146,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,773.80x = 235,160.70 × 146,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,773.80x = 34,398,413,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,398,413,585.34/156,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,414.30

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