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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,659.44, 320,988.27 and 152,134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,659.44, 320,988.27 and 152,134.10 is: 209,891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,659.44 : 320,988.27 = 152,134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,659.44/320,988.27 = 152,134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,659.44x = 320,988.27 × 152,134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,659.44x = 48,833,259,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,833,259,962.07/232,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,891.60

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