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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,163.65, 320,453.87 and 151,603.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,163.65, 320,453.87 and 151,603.68 is: 209,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,163.65 : 320,453.87 = 151,603.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,163.65/320,453.87 = 151,603.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,163.65x = 320,453.87 × 151,603.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,163.65x = 48,581,987,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,581,987,258.70/232,163.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,257.51

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