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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,506.28, 353,142.76 and 100,549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,506.28, 353,142.76 and 100,549.24 is: 150,774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,506.28 : 353,142.76 = 100,549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,506.28/353,142.76 = 100,549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,506.28x = 353,142.76 × 100,549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,506.28x = 35,508,236,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,508,236,129.50/235,506.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,774.05

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