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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,166.40, 320,458.08 and 151,606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,166.40, 320,458.08 and 151,606.52 is: 209,261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,166.40 : 320,458.08 = 151,606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,166.40/320,458.08 = 151,606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,166.40x = 320,458.08 × 151,606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,166.40x = 48,583,534,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,583,534,314.68/232,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,261.69

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