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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,407.83, 326,242.89 and 151,524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,407.83, 326,242.89 and 151,524.90 is: 209,104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,407.83 : 326,242.89 = 151,524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,407.83/326,242.89 = 151,524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,407.83x = 326,242.89 × 151,524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,407.83x = 49,433,921,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,433,921,282.96/236,407.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,104.42

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