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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,957.70, 235,436.55 and 144,976.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,957.70, 235,436.55 and 144,976.90 is: 217,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,957.70 : 235,436.55 = 144,976.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,957.70/235,436.55 = 144,976.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,957.70x = 235,436.55 × 144,976.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,957.70x = 34,132,861,165.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,132,861,165.70/156,957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,465.35

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