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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,657.95, 320,986.19 and 152,132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,657.95, 320,986.19 and 152,132.61 is: 209,889.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,657.95 : 320,986.19 = 152,132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,657.95/320,986.19 = 152,132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,657.95x = 320,986.19 × 152,132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,657.95x = 48,832,466,097.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,832,466,097.99/232,657.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,889.52

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