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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,460.52, 320,676.90 and 151,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,460.52, 320,676.90 and 151,935 is: 209,592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,460.52 : 320,676.90 = 151,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,460.52/320,676.90 = 151,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,460.52x = 320,676.90 × 151,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,460.52x = 48,722,044,801.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,722,044,801.50/232,460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,592.77

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