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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,700.65, 235,050.98 and 150,577.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,700.65, 235,050.98 and 150,577.05 is: 225,865.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,700.65 : 235,050.98 = 150,577.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,700.65/235,050.98 = 150,577.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,700.65x = 235,050.98 × 150,577.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,700.65x = 35,393,282,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,393,282,415.12/156,700.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,865.58

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