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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,511.48, 236,115.69 and 150,096.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,511.48, 236,115.69 and 150,096.96 is: 223,581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,511.48 : 236,115.69 = 150,096.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,511.48/236,115.69 = 150,096.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,511.48x = 236,115.69 × 150,096.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,511.48x = 35,440,247,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,440,247,277.30/158,511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,581.58

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