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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,774.15, 359,528.77 and 150,837.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,774.15, 359,528.77 and 150,837.36 is: 226,172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,774.15 : 359,528.77 = 150,837.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,774.15/359,528.77 = 150,837.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,774.15x = 359,528.77 × 150,837.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,774.15x = 54,230,370,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,230,370,510.85/239,774.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,172.72

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