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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,327.04, 320,709.18 and 156,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,327.04, 320,709.18 and 156,977.60 is: 216,695.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,327.04 : 320,709.18 = 156,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,327.04/320,709.18 = 156,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,327.04x = 320,709.18 × 156,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,327.04x = 50,344,157,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,344,157,374.37/232,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,695.21

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