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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,163.41, 320,453.94 and 151,603.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,163.41, 320,453.94 and 151,603.51 is: 209,257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,163.41 : 320,453.94 = 151,603.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,163.41/320,453.94 = 151,603.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,163.41x = 320,453.94 × 151,603.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,163.41x = 48,581,942,097.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,581,942,097.33/232,163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,257.53

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