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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,510.48, 236,114.20 and 150,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,510.48, 236,114.20 and 150,095.96 is: 223,580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,510.48 : 236,114.20 = 150,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,510.48/236,114.20 = 150,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,510.48x = 236,114.20 × 150,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,510.48x = 35,439,787,518.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,439,787,518.63/158,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,580.09

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