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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,037.11, 235,011.33 and 150,505.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,037.11, 235,011.33 and 150,505.27 is: 225,236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,037.11 : 235,011.33 = 150,505.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,037.11/235,011.33 = 150,505.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,037.11x = 235,011.33 × 150,505.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,037.11x = 35,370,443,674.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,370,443,674.71/157,037.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,236.21

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