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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,797.94, 351,965.25 and 150,317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,797.94, 351,965.25 and 150,317.64 is: 225,328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,797.94 : 351,965.25 = 150,317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,797.94/351,965.25 = 150,317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,797.94x = 351,965.25 × 150,317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,797.94x = 52,906,585,742.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,906,585,742.01/234,797.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,328.15

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