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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,872.43, 326,917.28 and 150,803.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,872.43, 326,917.28 and 150,803.92 is: 208,130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,872.43 : 326,917.28 = 150,803.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,872.43/326,917.28 = 150,803.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,872.43x = 326,917.28 × 150,803.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,872.43x = 49,300,406,899.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,300,406,899.45/236,872.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,130.63

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