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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,036.11, 235,009.83 and 150,504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,036.11, 235,009.83 and 150,504.27 is: 225,234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,036.11 : 235,009.83 = 150,504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,036.11/235,009.83 = 150,504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,036.11x = 235,009.83 × 150,504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,036.11x = 35,369,982,906.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,369,982,906.97/157,036.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,234.71

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