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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,446.45, 236,018.88 and 150,031.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,446.45, 236,018.88 and 150,031.90 is: 223,484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,446.45 : 236,018.88 = 150,031.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,446.45/236,018.88 = 150,031.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,446.45x = 236,018.88 × 150,031.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,446.45x = 35,410,361,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,410,361,002.27/158,446.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,484.72

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