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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,993.32, 324,155.04 and 150,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,993.32, 324,155.04 and 150,014.60 is: 206,933.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,993.32 : 324,155.04 = 150,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,993.32/324,155.04 = 150,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,993.32x = 324,155.04 × 150,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,993.32x = 48,627,988,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627,988,663.58/234,993.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,933.49

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