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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,676.41, 235,448.37 and 152,878.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,676.41, 235,448.37 and 152,878.32 is: 229,740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,676.41 : 235,448.37 = 152,878.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,676.41/235,448.37 = 152,878.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,676.41x = 235,448.37 × 152,878.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,676.41x = 35,994,951,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,994,951,252.34/156,676.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,740.72

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