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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,487.29, 236,079.49 and 150,072.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,487.29, 236,079.49 and 150,072.65 is: 223,545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,487.29 : 236,079.49 = 150,072.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,487.29/236,079.49 = 150,072.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,487.29x = 236,079.49 × 150,072.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,487.29x = 35,429,074,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,429,074,674.95/158,487.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,545.21

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