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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,948.90, 352,191.69 and 150,469.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,948.90, 352,191.69 and 150,469.14 is: 225,555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,948.90 : 352,191.69 = 150,469.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,948.90/352,191.69 = 150,469.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,948.90x = 352,191.69 × 150,469.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,948.90x = 52,993,980,709.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,993,980,709.45/234,948.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,555.35

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