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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,069.44, 233,827.67 and 156,135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,069.44, 233,827.67 and 156,135.29 is: 232,437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,069.44 : 233,827.67 = 156,135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,069.44/233,827.67 = 156,135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,069.44x = 233,827.67 × 156,135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,069.44x = 36,508,749,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,508,749,115.66/157,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,437.00

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