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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,949.90, 352,193.18 and 150,470.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,949.90, 352,193.18 and 150,470.14 is: 225,556.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,949.90 : 352,193.18 = 150,470.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,949.90/352,193.18 = 150,470.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,949.90x = 352,193.18 × 150,470.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,949.90x = 52,994,557,101.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,994,557,101.65/234,949.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,556.84

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