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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,296.99, 325,905.54 and 151,421.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,296.99, 325,905.54 and 151,421.95 is: 208,844.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,296.99 : 325,905.54 = 151,421.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,296.99/325,905.54 = 151,421.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,296.99x = 325,905.54 × 151,421.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,296.99x = 49,349,252,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,349,252,382.60/236,296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,844.19

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