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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,282.73, 320,648.15 and 156,933.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,282.73, 320,648.15 and 156,933.29 is: 216,634.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,282.73 : 320,648.15 = 156,933.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,282.73/320,648.15 = 156,933.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,282.73x = 320,648.15 × 156,933.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,282.73x = 50,320,369,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,320,369,111.91/232,282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,634.14

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