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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,907.15, 235,360.73 and 150,783.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,907.15, 235,360.73 and 150,783.55 is: 226,175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,907.15 : 235,360.73 = 150,783.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,907.15/235,360.73 = 150,783.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,907.15x = 235,360.73 × 150,783.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,907.15x = 35,488,526,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,488,526,399.99/156,907.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,175.33

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