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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,427.85, 326,270.32 and 151,544.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,427.85, 326,270.32 and 151,544.85 is: 209,131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,427.85 : 326,270.32 = 151,544.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,427.85/326,270.32 = 151,544.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,427.85x = 326,270.32 × 151,544.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,427.85x = 49,444,586,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,444,586,703.85/236,427.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,131.82

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