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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,033.36, 235,005.72 and 150,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,033.36, 235,005.72 and 150,501.52 is: 225,230.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,033.36 : 235,005.72 = 150,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,033.36/235,005.72 = 150,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,033.36x = 235,005.72 × 150,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,033.36x = 35,368,718,068.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,368,718,068.69/157,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,230.60

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