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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,199.39, 320,138.52 and 150,383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,199.39, 320,138.52 and 150,383.10 is: 207,336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,199.39 : 320,138.52 = 150,383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,199.39/320,138.52 = 150,383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,199.39x = 320,138.52 × 150,383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,199.39x = 48,143,420,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,143,420,714.40/232,199.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,336.55

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