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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,910.70, 235,366.05 and 145,390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,910.70, 235,366.05 and 145,390.70 is: 218,086.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,910.70 : 235,366.05 = 145,390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,910.70/235,366.05 = 145,390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,910.70x = 235,366.05 × 145,390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,910.70x = 34,220,034,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,220,034,765.74/156,910.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,086.05

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