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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,560.88, 358,750.80 and 150,593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,560.88, 358,750.80 and 150,593.72 is: 225,519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,560.88 : 358,750.80 = 150,593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,560.88/358,750.80 = 150,593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,560.88x = 358,750.80 × 150,593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,560.88x = 54,025,617,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,025,617,524.98/239,560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,519.36

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