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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,869.58, 326,913.35 and 150,801.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,869.58, 326,913.35 and 150,801.06 is: 208,126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,869.58 : 326,913.35 = 150,801.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,869.58/326,913.35 = 150,801.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,869.58x = 326,913.35 × 150,801.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,869.58x = 49,298,881,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,298,881,122.58/236,869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,126.69

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