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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,254.40, 352,298.40 and 150,884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,254.40, 352,298.40 and 150,884.80 is: 225,953.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,254.40 : 352,298.40 = 150,884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,254.40/352,298.40 = 150,884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,254.40x = 352,298.40 × 150,884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,254.40x = 53,156,473,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,156,473,624.32/235,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,953.15

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