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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,957.67, 233,957.91 and 144,360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,957.67, 233,957.91 and 144,360.55 is: 215,180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,957.67 : 233,957.91 = 144,360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,957.67/233,957.91 = 144,360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,957.67x = 233,957.91 × 144,360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,957.67x = 33,774,292,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,774,292,564.45/156,957.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,180.90

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