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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,541.74, 322,394.91 and 152,972.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,541.74, 322,394.91 and 152,972.66 is: 211,172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,541.74 : 322,394.91 = 152,972.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,541.74/322,394.91 = 152,972.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,541.74x = 322,394.91 × 152,972.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,541.74x = 49,317,606,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,317,606,953.16/233,541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,172.56

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