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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,960.14, 325,737 and 151,127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,960.14, 325,737 and 151,127.22 is: 208,627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,960.14 : 325,737 = 151,127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,960.14/325,737 = 151,127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,960.14x = 325,737 × 151,127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,960.14x = 49,227,727,261.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,227,727,261.14/235,960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,627.30

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