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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,281.24, 325,883.82 and 151,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,281.24, 325,883.82 and 151,406.20 is: 208,822.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,281.24 : 325,883.82 = 151,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,281.24/325,883.82 = 151,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,281.24x = 325,883.82 × 151,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,281.24x = 49,340,830,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,340,830,827.68/236,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,822.46

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