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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,101.61, 325,762.48 and 151,333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,101.61, 325,762.48 and 151,333.49 is: 208,803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,101.61 : 325,762.48 = 151,333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,101.61/325,762.48 = 151,333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,101.61x = 325,762.48 × 151,333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,101.61x = 49,298,773,009.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,298,773,009.46/236,101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,803.21

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