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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,925.90, 235,388.85 and 150,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,925.90, 235,388.85 and 150,802.30 is: 226,203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,925.90 : 235,388.85 = 150,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,925.90/235,388.85 = 150,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,925.90x = 235,388.85 × 150,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,925.90x = 35,497,179,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,497,179,974.36/156,925.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,203.45

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