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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,485.29, 236,076.51 and 150,070.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,485.29, 236,076.51 and 150,070.65 is: 223,542.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,485.29 : 236,076.51 = 150,070.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,485.29/236,076.51 = 150,070.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,485.29x = 236,076.51 × 150,070.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,485.29x = 35,428,155,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,428,155,305.43/158,485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,542.23

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