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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,913.40, 235,370.10 and 150,789.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,913.40, 235,370.10 and 150,789.80 is: 226,184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,913.40 : 235,370.10 = 150,789.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,913.40/235,370.10 = 150,789.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,913.40x = 235,370.10 × 150,789.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,913.40x = 35,491,410,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,491,410,304.98/156,913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,184.70

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