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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,212.02, 325,973.58 and 151,378.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,212.02, 325,973.58 and 151,378.29 is: 208,902.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,212.02 : 325,973.58 = 151,378.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,212.02/325,973.58 = 151,378.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,212.02x = 325,973.58 × 151,378.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,212.02x = 49,345,323,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,345,323,125.58/236,212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,902.68

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