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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,766, 325,390.02 and 151,063.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,766, 325,390.02 and 151,063.50 is: 208,488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,766 : 325,390.02 = 151,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,766/325,390.02 = 151,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,766x = 325,390.02 × 151,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,766x = 49,154,555,286.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,154,555,286.27/235,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,488.74

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