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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,092.56, 233,862.19 and 156,158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,092.56, 233,862.19 and 156,158.53 is: 232,471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,092.56 : 233,862.19 = 156,158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,092.56/233,862.19 = 156,158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,092.56x = 233,862.19 × 156,158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,092.56x = 36,519,575,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,519,575,812.98/157,092.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,471.71

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