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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,099.56, 233,872.62 and 156,165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,099.56, 233,872.62 and 156,165.52 is: 232,482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,099.56 : 233,872.62 = 156,165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,099.56/233,872.62 = 156,165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,099.56x = 233,872.62 × 156,165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,099.56x = 36,522,839,316.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,522,839,316.06/157,099.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,482.12

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