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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,836.27, 322,478.85 and 153,234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,836.27, 322,478.85 and 153,234.52 is: 211,322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,836.27 : 322,478.85 = 153,234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,836.27/322,478.85 = 153,234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,836.27x = 322,478.85 × 153,234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,836.27x = 49,414,890,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,414,890,983.70/233,836.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,322.61

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