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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,950.40, 235,425.60 and 150,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,950.40, 235,425.60 and 150,826.80 is: 226,240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,950.40 : 235,425.60 = 150,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,950.40/235,425.60 = 150,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,950.40x = 235,425.60 × 150,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,950.40x = 35,508,489,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,508,489,886.08/156,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,240.20

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