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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,988.20, 235,482.30 and 145,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,988.20, 235,482.30 and 145,007.40 is: 217,511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,988.20 : 235,482.30 = 145,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,988.20/235,482.30 = 145,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,988.20x = 235,482.30 × 145,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,988.20x = 34,146,676,069.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,146,676,069.02/156,988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,511.10

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