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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,030.36, 235,001.22 and 150,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,030.36, 235,001.22 and 150,498.52 is: 225,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,030.36 : 235,001.22 = 150,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,030.36/235,001.22 = 150,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,030.36x = 235,001.22 × 150,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,030.36x = 35,367,335,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,367,335,808.19/157,030.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,226.10

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