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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,002.40, 235,503.60 and 150,878.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,002.40, 235,503.60 and 150,878.80 is: 226,318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,002.40 : 235,503.60 = 150,878.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,002.40/235,503.60 = 150,878.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,002.40x = 235,503.60 × 150,878.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,002.40x = 35,532,500,563.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,532,500,563.68/157,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,318.20

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