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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,959.67, 233,960.89 and 144,362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,959.67, 233,960.89 and 144,362.55 is: 215,183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,959.67 : 233,960.89 = 144,362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,959.67/233,960.89 = 144,362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,959.67x = 233,960.89 × 144,362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,959.67x = 33,775,190,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,775,190,680.67/156,959.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,183.88

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