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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,583.79, 352,436.52 and 150,509.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,583.79, 352,436.52 and 150,509.09 is: 226,123.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,583.79 : 352,436.52 = 150,509.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,583.79/352,436.52 = 150,509.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,583.79x = 352,436.52 × 150,509.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,583.79x = 53,044,898,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,044,898,145.78/234,583.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,123.46

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