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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,283.56, 321,983.81 and 152,664.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,283.56, 321,983.81 and 152,664.37 is: 210,711.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,283.56 : 321,983.81 = 152,664.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,283.56/321,983.81 = 152,664.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,283.56x = 321,983.81 × 152,664.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,283.56x = 49,155,455,080.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,155,455,080.55/233,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,711.19

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