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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,445.45, 236,017.40 and 150,030.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,445.45, 236,017.40 and 150,030.90 is: 223,483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,445.45 : 236,017.40 = 150,030.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,445.45/236,017.40 = 150,030.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,445.45x = 236,017.40 × 150,030.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,445.45x = 35,409,902,187.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,409,902,187.51/158,445.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,483.24

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