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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,977.20, 235,465.80 and 144,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,977.20, 235,465.80 and 144,996.40 is: 217,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,977.20 : 235,465.80 = 144,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,977.20/235,465.80 = 144,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,977.20x = 235,465.80 × 144,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,977.20x = 34,141,693,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,141,693,323.12/156,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,494.60

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