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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,655.57, 320,982.91 and 152,130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,655.57, 320,982.91 and 152,130.23 is: 209,886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,655.57 : 320,982.91 = 152,130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,655.57/320,982.91 = 152,130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,655.57x = 320,982.91 × 152,130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,655.57x = 48,831,203,924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,831,203,924.37/232,655.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,886.24

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