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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,140.72, 321,850.38 and 152,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,140.72, 321,850.38 and 152,691.52 is: 210,790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,140.72 : 321,850.38 = 152,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,140.72/321,850.38 = 152,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,140.72x = 321,850.38 × 152,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,140.72x = 49,143,823,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,143,823,734.78/233,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,790.39

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