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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,669.90, 235,004.85 and 150,546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,669.90, 235,004.85 and 150,546.30 is: 225,819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,669.90 : 235,004.85 = 150,546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,669.90/235,004.85 = 150,546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,669.90x = 235,004.85 × 150,546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,669.90x = 35,379,110,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,379,110,649.56/156,669.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,819.45

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