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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,488.74, 320,751.86 and 151,962.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,488.74, 320,751.86 and 151,962.68 is: 209,654.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,488.74 : 320,751.86 = 151,962.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,488.74/320,751.86 = 151,962.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,488.74x = 320,751.86 × 151,962.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,488.74x = 48,742,312,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,742,312,260.58/232,488.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,654.51

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