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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,924.60, 235,386.90 and 144,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,924.60, 235,386.90 and 144,022.20 is: 216,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,924.60 : 235,386.90 = 144,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,924.60/235,386.90 = 144,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,924.60x = 235,386.90 × 144,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,924.60x = 33,900,939,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,900,939,189.18/156,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,033.30

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