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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,269.02, 322,008.75 and 157,861.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,269.02, 322,008.75 and 157,861.26 is: 217,914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,269.02 : 322,008.75 = 157,861.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,269.02/322,008.75 = 157,861.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,269.02x = 322,008.75 × 157,861.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,269.02x = 50,832,707,006.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,832,707,006.03/233,269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,914.52

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