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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,797.36, 325,442.64 and 150,911.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,797.36, 325,442.64 and 150,911.52 is: 208,284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,797.36 : 325,442.64 = 150,911.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,797.36/325,442.64 = 150,911.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,797.36x = 325,442.64 × 150,911.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,797.36x = 49,113,043,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,113,043,475.21/235,797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,284.96

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