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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,916.65, 235,374.98 and 150,793.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,916.65, 235,374.98 and 150,793.05 is: 226,189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,916.65 : 235,374.98 = 150,793.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,916.65/235,374.98 = 150,793.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,916.65x = 235,374.98 × 150,793.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,916.65x = 35,492,910,373.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,492,910,373.92/156,916.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,189.58

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