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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,161.56, 320,265.04 and 151,636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,161.56, 320,265.04 and 151,636.22 is: 209,180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,161.56 : 320,265.04 = 151,636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,161.56/320,265.04 = 151,636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,161.56x = 320,265.04 × 151,636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,161.56x = 48,563,780,063.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,563,780,063.75/232,161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,180.97

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