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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,318.85, 326,151.36 and 150,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,318.85, 326,151.36 and 150,285.96 is: 207,414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,318.85 : 326,151.36 = 150,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,318.85/326,151.36 = 150,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,318.85x = 326,151.36 × 150,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,318.85x = 49,015,970,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,015,970,242.91/236,318.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,414.56

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