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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,249.97, 320,386.77 and 151,724.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,249.97, 320,386.77 and 151,724.63 is: 209,302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,249.97 : 320,386.77 = 151,724.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,249.97/320,386.77 = 151,724.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,249.97x = 320,386.77 × 151,724.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,249.97x = 48,610,562,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,610,562,533.21/232,249.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,302.78

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