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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,414.56, 320,689.44 and 156,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,414.56, 320,689.44 and 156,044.52 is: 215,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,414.56 : 320,689.44 = 156,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,414.56/320,689.44 = 156,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,414.56x = 320,689.44 × 156,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,414.56x = 50,041,829,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,041,829,733.87/232,414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,312.80

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