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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,955.42, 233,954.56 and 144,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,955.42, 233,954.56 and 144,358.30 is: 215,177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,955.42 : 233,954.56 = 144,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,955.42/233,954.56 = 144,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,955.42x = 233,954.56 × 144,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,955.42x = 33,773,282,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,773,282,558.85/156,955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,177.55

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