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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,139.72, 321,849 and 152,690.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,139.72, 321,849 and 152,690.52 is: 210,789.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,139.72 : 321,849 = 152,690.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,139.72/321,849 = 152,690.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,139.72x = 321,849 × 152,690.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,139.72x = 49,143,291,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,143,291,171.48/233,139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,789.01

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