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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,953.15, 235,429.73 and 150,829.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,953.15, 235,429.73 and 150,829.55 is: 226,244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,953.15 : 235,429.73 = 150,829.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,953.15/235,429.73 = 150,829.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,953.15x = 235,429.73 × 150,829.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,953.15x = 35,509,760,232.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,509,760,232.52/156,953.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,244.33

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