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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,773.65, 359,528.02 and 150,836.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,773.65, 359,528.02 and 150,836.86 is: 226,171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,773.65 : 359,528.02 = 150,836.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,773.65/359,528.02 = 150,836.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,773.65x = 359,528.02 × 150,836.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,773.65x = 54,230,077,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,230,077,618.82/239,773.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,171.97

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