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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,596.48, 352,455.58 and 150,521.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,596.48, 352,455.58 and 150,521.82 is: 226,142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,596.48 : 352,455.58 = 150,521.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,596.48/352,455.58 = 150,521.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,596.48x = 352,455.58 × 150,521.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,596.48x = 53,052,255,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,052,255,370.76/234,596.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,142.59

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