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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,982.80, 235,474.20 and 143,204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,982.80, 235,474.20 and 143,204.70 is: 214,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,982.80 : 235,474.20 = 143,204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,982.80/235,474.20 = 143,204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,982.80x = 235,474.20 × 143,204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,982.80x = 33,721,012,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,721,012,168.74/156,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,807.05

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