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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,508.48, 236,111.22 and 150,093.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,508.48, 236,111.22 and 150,093.96 is: 223,577.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,508.48 : 236,111.22 = 150,093.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,508.48/236,111.22 = 150,093.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,508.48x = 236,111.22 × 150,093.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,508.48x = 35,438,868,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,438,868,010.23/158,508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,577.11

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