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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,459.52, 320,675.52 and 151,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,459.52, 320,675.52 and 151,934 is: 209,591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,459.52 : 320,675.52 = 151,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,459.52/320,675.52 = 151,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,459.52x = 320,675.52 × 151,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,459.52x = 48,721,514,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,721,514,455.68/232,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,591.39

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