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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,779.66, 321,210.98 and 156,283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,779.66, 321,210.98 and 156,283.26 is: 215,654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,779.66 : 321,210.98 = 156,283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,779.66/321,210.98 = 156,283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,779.66x = 321,210.98 × 156,283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,779.66x = 50,199,899,102.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,199,899,102.19/232,779.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,654.15

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