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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,953.65, 235,430.48 and 150,830.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,953.65, 235,430.48 and 150,830.05 is: 226,245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,953.65 : 235,430.48 = 150,830.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,953.65/235,430.48 = 150,830.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,953.65x = 235,430.48 × 150,830.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,953.65x = 35,509,991,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,509,991,069.92/156,953.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,245.08

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