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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,462.83, 326,318.69 and 151,579.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,462.83, 326,318.69 and 151,579.89 is: 209,180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,462.83 : 326,318.69 = 151,579.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,462.83/326,318.69 = 151,579.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,462.83x = 326,318.69 × 151,579.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,462.83x = 49,463,351,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,463,351,514.09/236,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,180.24

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