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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,028.16, 233,879.28 and 156,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,028.16, 233,879.28 and 156,263.52 is: 232,740.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,028.16 : 233,879.28 = 156,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,028.16/233,879.28 = 156,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,028.16x = 233,879.28 × 156,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,028.16x = 36,546,799,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,546,799,547.87/157,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,740.42

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