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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,708.57, 320,924.59 and 150,951.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,708.57, 320,924.59 and 150,951.68 is: 208,174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,708.57 : 320,924.59 = 150,951.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,708.57/320,924.59 = 150,951.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,708.57x = 320,924.59 × 150,951.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,708.57x = 48,444,105,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,444,105,394.05/232,708.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,174.99

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