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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,517.70, 320,942.59 and 151,957.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,517.70, 320,942.59 and 151,957.73 is: 209,746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,517.70 : 320,942.59 = 151,957.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,517.70/320,942.59 = 151,957.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,517.70x = 320,942.59 × 151,957.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,517.70x = 48,769,707,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,769,707,859.18/232,517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,746.22

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