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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,108.48, 320,407.68 and 156,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,108.48, 320,407.68 and 156,759.04 is: 216,393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,108.48 : 320,407.68 = 156,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,108.48/320,407.68 = 156,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,108.48x = 320,407.68 × 156,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,108.48x = 50,226,800,325.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,226,800,325.43/232,108.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,393.65

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