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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,269.45, 324,746.15 and 150,386.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,269.45, 324,746.15 and 150,386.85 is: 207,581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,269.45 : 324,746.15 = 150,386.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,269.45/324,746.15 = 150,386.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,269.45x = 324,746.15 × 150,386.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,269.45x = 48,837,549,796.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,837,549,796.19/235,269.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,581.35

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