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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,908.90, 235,363.35 and 150,785.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,908.90, 235,363.35 and 150,785.30 is: 226,177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,908.90 : 235,363.35 = 150,785.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,908.90/235,363.35 = 150,785.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,908.90x = 235,363.35 × 150,785.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,908.90x = 35,489,333,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,489,333,338.76/156,908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,177.95

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