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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,761.36, 325,392.84 and 150,875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,761.36, 325,392.84 and 150,875.52 is: 208,235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,761.36 : 325,392.84 = 150,875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,761.36/325,392.84 = 150,875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,761.36x = 325,392.84 × 150,875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,761.36x = 49,093,813,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,093,813,939.28/235,761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,235.20

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