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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,964.15, 235,446.23 and 150,840.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,964.15, 235,446.23 and 150,840.55 is: 226,260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,964.15 : 235,446.23 = 150,840.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,964.15/235,446.23 = 150,840.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,964.15x = 235,446.23 × 150,840.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,964.15x = 35,514,838,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,514,838,828.63/156,964.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,260.83

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