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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,962.20, 235,443.30 and 145,442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,962.20, 235,443.30 and 145,442.20 is: 218,163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,962.20 : 235,443.30 = 145,442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,962.20/235,443.30 = 145,442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,962.20x = 235,443.30 × 145,442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,962.20x = 34,243,391,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,243,391,527.26/156,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,163.30

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