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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,445.02, 232,654.86 and 151,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,445.02, 232,654.86 and 151,462.74 is: 225,245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,445.02 : 232,654.86 = 151,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,445.02/232,654.86 = 151,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,445.02x = 232,654.86 × 151,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,445.02x = 35,238,542,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,238,542,569.92/156,445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,245.54

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