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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,333.70, 236,000.55 and 155,000.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,333.70, 236,000.55 and 155,000.90 is: 232,501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,333.70 : 236,000.55 = 155,000.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,333.70/236,000.55 = 155,000.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,333.70x = 236,000.55 × 155,000.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,333.70x = 36,580,297,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,580,297,650.50/157,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,501.35

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