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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,280.91, 320,591.43 and 151,568.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,280.91, 320,591.43 and 151,568.33 is: 209,192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,280.91 : 320,591.43 = 151,568.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,280.91/320,591.43 = 151,568.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,280.91x = 320,591.43 × 151,568.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,280.91x = 48,591,506,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,591,506,054.45/232,280.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,192.85

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