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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,762.36, 325,394.22 and 150,876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,762.36, 325,394.22 and 150,876.52 is: 208,236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,762.36 : 325,394.22 = 150,876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,762.36/325,394.22 = 150,876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,762.36x = 325,394.22 × 150,876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,762.36x = 49,094,347,541.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,094,347,541.71/235,762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,236.58

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