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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,849.26, 322,496.70 and 153,247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,849.26, 322,496.70 and 153,247.51 is: 211,340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,849.26 : 322,496.70 = 153,247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,849.26/322,496.70 = 153,247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,849.26x = 322,496.70 × 153,247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,849.26x = 49,421,816,258.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,421,816,258.22/233,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,340.49

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