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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,852.80, 235,279.20 and 146,484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,852.80, 235,279.20 and 146,484.80 is: 219,727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,852.80 : 235,279.20 = 146,484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,852.80/235,279.20 = 146,484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,852.80x = 235,279.20 × 146,484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,852.80x = 34,464,826,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,464,826,556.16/156,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,727.20

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