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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,982.65, 235,473.98 and 150,859.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,982.65, 235,473.98 and 150,859.05 is: 226,288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,982.65 : 235,473.98 = 150,859.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,982.65/235,473.98 = 150,859.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,982.65x = 235,473.98 × 150,859.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,982.65x = 35,523,380,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,523,380,168.22/156,982.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,288.58

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