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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,294.13, 320,628.59 and 151,719.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,294.13, 320,628.59 and 151,719.92 is: 209,414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,294.13 : 320,628.59 = 151,719.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,294.13/320,628.59 = 151,719.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,294.13x = 320,628.59 × 151,719.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,294.13x = 48,645,744,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,645,744,636.43/232,294.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,414.44

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