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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,081.38, 233,845.33 and 156,147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,081.38, 233,845.33 and 156,147.19 is: 232,454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,081.38 : 233,845.33 = 156,147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,081.38/233,845.33 = 156,147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,081.38x = 233,845.33 × 156,147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,081.38x = 36,514,291,807.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,514,291,807.30/157,081.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,454.62

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