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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,958.67, 233,959.40 and 144,361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,958.67, 233,959.40 and 144,361.55 is: 215,182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,958.67 : 233,959.40 = 144,361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,958.67/233,959.40 = 144,361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,958.67x = 233,959.40 × 144,361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,958.67x = 33,774,741,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,774,741,621.07/156,958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,182.39

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