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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,213.23, 320,552.24 and 156,863.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,213.23, 320,552.24 and 156,863.79 is: 216,538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,213.23 : 320,552.24 = 156,863.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,213.23/320,552.24 = 156,863.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,213.23x = 320,552.24 × 156,863.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,213.23x = 50,283,038,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,283,038,475.07/232,213.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,538.22

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