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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,803.91, 234,020.90 and 141,670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,803.91, 234,020.90 and 141,670.34 is: 211,434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,803.91 : 234,020.90 = 141,670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,803.91/234,020.90 = 141,670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,803.91x = 234,020.90 × 141,670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,803.91x = 33,153,818,591.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,153,818,591.65/156,803.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,434.90

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