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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,836.02, 322,478.51 and 153,234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,836.02, 322,478.51 and 153,234.27 is: 211,322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,836.02 : 322,478.51 = 153,234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,836.02/322,478.51 = 153,234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,836.02x = 322,478.51 × 153,234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,836.02x = 49,414,758,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,414,758,304.37/233,836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,322.27

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