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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,607.81, 326,519.52 and 151,725.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,607.81, 326,519.52 and 151,725.21 is: 209,381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,607.81 : 326,519.52 = 151,725.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,607.81/326,519.52 = 151,725.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,607.81x = 326,519.52 × 151,725.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,607.81x = 49,541,240,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,541,240,349.88/236,607.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,381.26

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