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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,308.40, 234,462.60 and 150,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,308.40, 234,462.60 and 150,184.80 is: 225,277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,308.40 : 234,462.60 = 150,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,308.40/234,462.60 = 150,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,308.40x = 234,462.60 × 150,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,308.40x = 35,212,718,688.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,212,718,688.48/156,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,277.20

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