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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,932.90, 235,399.35 and 150,809.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,932.90, 235,399.35 and 150,809.30 is: 226,213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,932.90 : 235,399.35 = 150,809.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,932.90/235,399.35 = 150,809.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,932.90x = 235,399.35 × 150,809.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,932.90x = 35,500,411,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,500,411,193.96/156,932.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,213.95

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