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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,141.56, 320,237.44 and 151,616.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,141.56, 320,237.44 and 151,616.22 is: 209,153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,141.56 : 320,237.44 = 151,616.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,141.56/320,237.44 = 151,616.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,141.56x = 320,237.44 × 151,616.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,141.56x = 48,553,190,155.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,553,190,155.28/232,141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,153.37

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