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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,611.68, 326,524.86 and 151,729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,611.68, 326,524.86 and 151,729.08 is: 209,386.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,611.68 : 326,524.86 = 151,729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,611.68/326,524.86 = 151,729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,611.68x = 326,524.86 × 151,729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,611.68x = 49,543,316,604.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,543,316,604.93/236,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,386.61

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