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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,928.90, 235,393.35 and 150,805.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,928.90, 235,393.35 and 150,805.30 is: 226,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,928.90 : 235,393.35 = 150,805.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,928.90/235,393.35 = 150,805.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,928.90x = 235,393.35 × 150,805.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,928.90x = 35,498,564,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,498,564,764.76/156,928.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,207.95

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