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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,136.55, 320,230.54 and 151,611.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,136.55, 320,230.54 and 151,611.21 is: 209,146.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,136.55 : 320,230.54 = 151,611.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,136.55/320,230.54 = 151,611.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,136.55x = 320,230.54 × 151,611.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,136.55x = 48,550,539,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,550,539,648.35/232,136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,146.47

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