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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,792.80, 235,189.20 and 146,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,792.80, 235,189.20 and 146,295.20 is: 219,442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,792.80 : 235,189.20 = 146,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,792.80/235,189.20 = 146,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,792.80x = 235,189.20 × 146,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,792.80x = 34,407,051,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,407,051,051.84/156,792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,442.80

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