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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,991.36, 321,343.13 and 151,230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,991.36, 321,343.13 and 151,230.22 is: 208,577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,991.36 : 321,343.13 = 151,230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,991.36/321,343.13 = 151,230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,991.36x = 321,343.13 × 151,230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,991.36x = 48,596,792,245.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,596,792,245.39/232,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,577.66

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