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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,103.97, 324,517.14 and 150,220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,103.97, 324,517.14 and 150,220.83 is: 207,351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,103.97 : 324,517.14 = 150,220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,103.97/324,517.14 = 150,220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,103.97x = 324,517.14 × 150,220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,103.97x = 48,749,234,120.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749,234,120.03/235,103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,351.81

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