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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,867.32, 321,168.92 and 156,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,867.32, 321,168.92 and 156,363.36 is: 215,655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,867.32 : 321,168.92 = 156,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,867.32/321,168.92 = 156,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,867.32x = 321,168.92 × 156,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,867.32x = 50,219,051,458.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,219,051,458.77/232,867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,655.21

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