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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,438.46, 326,285.10 and 151,555.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,438.46, 326,285.10 and 151,555.73 is: 209,146.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,438.46 : 326,285.10 = 151,555.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,438.46/326,285.10 = 151,555.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,438.46x = 326,285.10 × 151,555.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,438.46x = 49,450,374,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,450,374,887.20/236,438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,146.92

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