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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,385.09, 321,941.75 and 152,942.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,385.09, 321,941.75 and 152,942.37 is: 210,975.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,385.09 : 321,941.75 = 152,942.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,385.09/321,941.75 = 152,942.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,385.09x = 321,941.75 × 152,942.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,385.09x = 49,238,534,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,238,534,246.95/233,385.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,975.49

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