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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,909.15, 235,363.73 and 150,785.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,909.15, 235,363.73 and 150,785.55 is: 226,178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,909.15 : 235,363.73 = 150,785.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,909.15/235,363.73 = 150,785.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,909.15x = 235,363.73 × 150,785.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,909.15x = 35,489,448,724.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,489,448,724.17/156,909.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,178.33

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