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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,297.26, 320,452.06 and 151,771.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,297.26, 320,452.06 and 151,771.92 is: 209,368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,297.26 : 320,452.06 = 151,771.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,297.26/320,452.06 = 151,771.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,297.26x = 320,452.06 × 151,771.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,297.26x = 48,635,624,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,635,624,414.16/232,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,368.05

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