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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,095.56, 233,866.66 and 156,161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,095.56, 233,866.66 and 156,161.52 is: 232,476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,095.56 : 233,866.66 = 156,161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,095.56/233,866.66 = 156,161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,095.56x = 233,866.66 × 156,161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,095.56x = 36,520,973,102.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,520,973,102.92/157,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,476.16

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