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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,934.65, 235,401.98 and 150,811.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,934.65, 235,401.98 and 150,811.05 is: 226,216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,934.65 : 235,401.98 = 150,811.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,934.65/235,401.98 = 150,811.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,934.65x = 235,401.98 × 150,811.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,934.65x = 35,501,219,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,501,219,021.82/156,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,216.58

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