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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,972.40, 235,458.60 and 150,848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,972.40, 235,458.60 and 150,848.80 is: 226,273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,972.40 : 235,458.60 = 150,848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,972.40/235,458.60 = 150,848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,972.40x = 235,458.60 × 150,848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,972.40x = 35,518,647,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,518,647,259.68/156,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,273.20

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