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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,033.61, 235,006.10 and 150,501.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,033.61, 235,006.10 and 150,501.77 is: 225,230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,033.61 : 235,006.10 = 150,501.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,033.61/235,006.10 = 150,501.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,033.61x = 235,006.10 × 150,501.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,033.61x = 35,368,833,258.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,368,833,258.29/157,033.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,230.98

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