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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,377.72, 324,895.56 and 150,495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,377.72, 324,895.56 and 150,495.12 is: 207,730.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,377.72 : 324,895.56 = 150,495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,377.72/324,895.56 = 150,495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,377.72x = 324,895.56 × 150,495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,377.72x = 48,895,196,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,895,196,289.67/235,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,730.78

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