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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,723.92, 325,410.30 and 150,890.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,723.92, 325,410.30 and 150,890.22 is: 208,299.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,723.92 : 325,410.30 = 150,890.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,723.92/325,410.30 = 150,890.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,723.92x = 325,410.30 × 150,890.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,723.92x = 49,101,231,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,101,231,757.27/235,723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,299.74

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