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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,317.54, 320,696.07 and 156,968.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,317.54, 320,696.07 and 156,968.10 is: 216,682.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,317.54 : 320,696.07 = 156,968.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,317.54/320,696.07 = 156,968.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,317.54x = 320,696.07 × 156,968.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,317.54x = 50,339,052,785.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,339,052,785.37/232,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,682.10

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