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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,916.90, 235,375.35 and 150,793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,916.90, 235,375.35 and 150,793.30 is: 226,189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,916.90 : 235,375.35 = 150,793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,916.90/235,375.35 = 150,793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,916.90x = 235,375.35 × 150,793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,916.90x = 35,493,025,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,493,025,765.16/156,916.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,189.95

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