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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,662.82, 322,242.99 and 153,060.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,662.82, 322,242.99 and 153,060.94 is: 211,085.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,662.82 : 322,242.99 = 153,060.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,662.82/322,242.99 = 153,060.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,662.82x = 322,242.99 × 153,060.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,662.82x = 49,322,813,346.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,322,813,346.60/233,662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,085.42

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