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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,159.57, 320,262.29 and 151,634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,159.57, 320,262.29 and 151,634.23 is: 209,178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,159.57 : 320,262.29 = 151,634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,159.57/320,262.29 = 151,634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,159.57x = 320,262.29 × 151,634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,159.57x = 48,562,724,751.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,562,724,751.99/232,159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,178.22

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