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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,561.88, 358,752.30 and 150,594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,561.88, 358,752.30 and 150,594.72 is: 225,520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,561.88 : 358,752.30 = 150,594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,561.88/358,752.30 = 150,594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,561.88x = 358,752.30 × 150,594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,561.88x = 54,026,202,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,026,202,167.86/239,561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,520.86

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