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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,365.20, 324,878.28 and 150,482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,365.20, 324,878.28 and 150,482.60 is: 207,713.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,365.20 : 324,878.28 = 150,482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,365.20/324,878.28 = 150,482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,365.20x = 324,878.28 × 150,482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,365.20x = 48,888,528,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,888,528,257.93/235,365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,713.49

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