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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,282.52, 321,982.39 and 152,663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,282.52, 321,982.39 and 152,663.34 is: 210,709.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,282.52 : 321,982.39 = 152,663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,282.52/321,982.39 = 152,663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,282.52x = 321,982.39 × 152,663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,282.52x = 49,154,907,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,154,907,555.66/233,282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,709.77

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