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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,209.88, 325,970.66 and 151,376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,209.88, 325,970.66 and 151,376.15 is: 208,899.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,209.88 : 325,970.66 = 151,376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,209.88/325,970.66 = 151,376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,209.88x = 325,970.66 × 151,376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,209.88x = 49,344,183,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,344,183,523.76/236,209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,899.74

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