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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,087.13, 233,853.86 and 156,152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,087.13, 233,853.86 and 156,152.95 is: 232,463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,087.13 : 233,853.86 = 156,152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,087.13/233,853.86 = 156,152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,087.13x = 233,853.86 × 156,152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,087.13x = 36,516,970,107.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,516,970,107.89/157,087.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,463.16

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