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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,607.55, 326,555.90 and 150,476.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,607.55, 326,555.90 and 150,476.74 is: 207,681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,607.55 : 326,555.90 = 150,476.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,607.55/326,555.90 = 150,476.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,607.55x = 326,555.90 × 150,476.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,607.55x = 49,139,067,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,139,067,101.71/236,607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,681.74

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