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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,914.40, 235,371.60 and 150,790.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,914.40, 235,371.60 and 150,790.80 is: 226,186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,914.40 : 235,371.60 = 150,790.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,914.40/235,371.60 = 150,790.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,914.40x = 235,371.60 × 150,790.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,914.40x = 35,491,871,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,491,871,861.28/156,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,186.20

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