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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,311.80, 232,967.70 and 150,937.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,311.80, 232,967.70 and 150,937.80 is: 226,406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,311.80 : 232,967.70 = 150,937.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,311.80/232,967.70 = 150,937.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,311.80x = 232,967.70 × 150,937.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,311.80x = 35,163,632,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,163,632,109.06/155,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,406.70

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