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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,708.92, 325,389.56 and 150,875.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,708.92, 325,389.56 and 150,875.19 is: 208,278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,708.92 : 325,389.56 = 150,875.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,708.92/325,389.56 = 150,875.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,708.92x = 325,389.56 × 150,875.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,708.92x = 49,093,210,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,093,210,934.64/235,708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,278.97

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