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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,093.56, 233,863.68 and 156,159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,093.56, 233,863.68 and 156,159.52 is: 232,473.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,093.56 : 233,863.68 = 156,159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,093.56/233,863.68 = 156,159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,093.56x = 233,863.68 × 156,159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,093.56x = 36,520,040,014.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,520,040,014.23/157,093.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,473.18

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