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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,848.26, 322,495.32 and 153,246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,848.26, 322,495.32 and 153,246.51 is: 211,339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,848.26 : 322,495.32 = 153,246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,848.26/322,495.32 = 153,246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,848.26x = 322,495.32 × 153,246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,848.26x = 49,421,282,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,421,282,281.33/233,848.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,339.11

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