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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,913.90, 235,370.85 and 150,790.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,913.90, 235,370.85 and 150,790.30 is: 226,185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,913.90 : 235,370.85 = 150,790.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,913.90/235,370.85 = 150,790.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,913.90x = 235,370.85 × 150,790.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,913.90x = 35,491,641,082.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,491,641,082.76/156,913.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,185.45

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