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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,005.44, 320,071.82 and 151,403.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,005.44, 320,071.82 and 151,403.96 is: 208,875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,005.44 : 320,071.82 = 151,403.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,005.44/320,071.82 = 151,403.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,005.44x = 320,071.82 × 151,403.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,005.44x = 48,460,141,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,460,141,032.41/232,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,875.02

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