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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,761.84, 353,716.54 and 151,617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,761.84, 353,716.54 and 151,617.02 is: 227,472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,761.84 : 353,716.54 = 151,617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,761.84/353,716.54 = 151,617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,761.84x = 353,716.54 × 151,617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,761.84x = 53,629,447,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,629,447,719.51/235,761.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,472.98

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