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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,802.64, 233,544.31 and 156,038.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,802.64, 233,544.31 and 156,038.04 is: 232,405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,802.64 : 233,544.31 = 156,038.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,802.64/233,544.31 = 156,038.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,802.64x = 233,544.31 × 156,038.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,802.64x = 36,441,795,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,441,795,995.46/156,802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,405.51

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