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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,248.44, 321,982.16 and 156,811.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,248.44, 321,982.16 and 156,811.88 is: 216,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,248.44 : 321,982.16 = 156,811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,248.44/321,982.16 = 156,811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,248.44x = 321,982.16 × 156,811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,248.44x = 50,490,627,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,490,627,856.96/233,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,467.16

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