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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,483.32, 320,744.46 and 151,957.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,483.32, 320,744.46 and 151,957.35 is: 209,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,483.32 : 320,744.46 = 151,957.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,483.32/320,744.46 = 151,957.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,483.32x = 320,744.46 × 151,957.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,483.32x = 48,739,478,168.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,739,478,168.78/232,483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,647.20

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