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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,503.24, 320,771.88 and 151,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,503.24, 320,771.88 and 151,977.20 is: 209,674.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,503.24 : 320,771.88 = 151,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,503.24/320,771.88 = 151,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,503.24x = 320,771.88 × 151,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,503.24x = 48,750,012,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,750,012,161.14/232,503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,674.55

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