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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,489.99, 320,753.59 and 151,963.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,489.99, 320,753.59 and 151,963.93 is: 209,656.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,489.99 : 320,753.59 = 151,963.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,489.99/320,753.59 = 151,963.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,489.99x = 320,753.59 × 151,963.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,489.99x = 48,742,975,338.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,742,975,338.19/232,489.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,656.23

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