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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,212.35, 320,156.39 and 150,396.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,212.35, 320,156.39 and 150,396.05 is: 207,354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,212.35 : 320,156.39 = 150,396.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,212.35/320,156.39 = 150,396.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,212.35x = 320,156.39 × 150,396.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,212.35x = 48,150,254,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,150,254,085.50/232,212.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,354.41

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