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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,440.21, 351,286.64 and 150,131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,440.21, 351,286.64 and 150,131.02 is: 224,957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,440.21 : 351,286.64 = 150,131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,440.21/351,286.64 = 150,131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,440.21x = 351,286.64 × 150,131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,440.21x = 52,739,021,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,739,021,168.35/234,440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,957.24

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