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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,936.30, 235,058.85 and 139,425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,936.30, 235,058.85 and 139,425.90 is: 208,831.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,936.30 : 235,058.85 = 139,425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,936.30/235,058.85 = 139,425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,936.30x = 235,058.85 × 139,425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,936.30x = 32,773,291,714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,773,291,714.22/156,936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,831.81

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