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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,035.36, 235,008.72 and 150,503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,035.36, 235,008.72 and 150,503.52 is: 225,233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,035.36 : 235,008.72 = 150,503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,035.36/235,008.72 = 150,503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,035.36x = 235,008.72 × 150,503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,035.36x = 35,369,639,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,369,639,590.69/157,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,233.60

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