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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,038.12, 235,012.82 and 150,506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,038.12, 235,012.82 and 150,506.28 is: 225,237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,038.12 : 235,012.82 = 150,506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,038.12/235,012.82 = 150,506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,038.12x = 235,012.82 × 150,506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,038.12x = 35,370,905,290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,370,905,290.51/157,038.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,237.70

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