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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,795.08, 234,007.72 and 141,661.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,795.08, 234,007.72 and 141,661.49 is: 211,421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,795.08 : 234,007.72 = 141,661.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,795.08/234,007.72 = 141,661.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,795.08x = 234,007.72 × 141,661.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,795.08x = 33,149,880,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,149,880,762.51/156,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,421.70

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