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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,958.90, 235,438.35 and 150,835.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,958.90, 235,438.35 and 150,835.30 is: 226,252.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,958.90 : 235,438.35 = 150,835.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,958.90/235,438.35 = 150,835.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,958.90x = 235,438.35 × 150,835.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,958.90x = 35,512,414,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,512,414,153.76/156,958.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,252.95

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