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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,196.91, 320,135.11 and 150,380.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,196.91, 320,135.11 and 150,380.62 is: 207,333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,196.91 : 320,135.11 = 150,380.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,196.91/320,135.11 = 150,380.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,196.91x = 320,135.11 × 150,380.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,196.91x = 48,142,116,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,142,116,325.57/232,196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,333.15

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