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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,198.89, 320,137.83 and 150,382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,198.89, 320,137.83 and 150,382.59 is: 207,335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,198.89 : 320,137.83 = 150,382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,198.89/320,137.83 = 150,382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,198.89x = 320,137.83 × 150,382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,198.89x = 48,143,156,456.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,143,156,456.77/232,198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,335.86

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