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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,541.24, 322,394.22 and 152,972.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,541.24, 322,394.22 and 152,972.16 is: 211,171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,541.24 : 322,394.22 = 152,972.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,541.24/322,394.22 = 152,972.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,541.24x = 322,394.22 × 152,972.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,541.24x = 49,317,340,204.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,317,340,204.92/233,541.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,171.87

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