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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,941.30, 235,066.35 and 139,430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,941.30, 235,066.35 and 139,430.90 is: 208,839.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,941.30 : 235,066.35 = 139,430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,941.30/235,066.35 = 139,430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,941.30x = 235,066.35 × 139,430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,941.30x = 32,775,512,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,775,512,740.22/156,941.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,839.31

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