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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,287.21, 320,507.55 and 151,832.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,287.21, 320,507.55 and 151,832.95 is: 209,497.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,287.21 : 320,507.55 = 151,832.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,287.21/320,507.55 = 151,832.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,287.21x = 320,507.55 × 151,832.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,287.21x = 48,663,606,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,663,606,012.50/232,287.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,497.57

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