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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,440.40, 236,160.60 and 150,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,440.40, 236,160.60 and 150,879.40 is: 226,319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,440.40 : 236,160.60 = 150,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,440.40/236,160.60 = 150,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,440.40x = 236,160.60 × 150,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,440.40x = 35,631,769,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,631,769,631.64/157,440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,319.10

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