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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,947.70, 235,421.55 and 144,966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,947.70, 235,421.55 and 144,966.90 is: 217,450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,947.70 : 235,421.55 = 144,966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,947.70/235,421.55 = 144,966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,947.70x = 235,421.55 × 144,966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,947.70x = 34,128,332,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,128,332,296.70/156,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,450.35

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