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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,941.40, 352,180.44 and 150,461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,941.40, 352,180.44 and 150,461.64 is: 225,544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,941.40 : 352,180.44 = 150,461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,941.40/352,180.44 = 150,461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,941.40x = 352,180.44 × 150,461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,941.40x = 52,989,646,578.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,989,646,578.32/234,941.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,544.10

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