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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,281.91, 320,592.81 and 151,569.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,281.91, 320,592.81 and 151,569.33 is: 209,194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,281.91 : 320,592.81 = 151,569.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,281.91/320,592.81 = 151,569.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,281.91x = 320,592.81 × 151,569.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,281.91x = 48,592,037,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,592,037,414.52/232,281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,194.24

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