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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,850.26, 322,498.08 and 153,248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,850.26, 322,498.08 and 153,248.51 is: 211,341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,850.26 : 322,498.08 = 153,248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,850.26/322,498.08 = 153,248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,850.26x = 322,498.08 × 153,248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,850.26x = 49,422,350,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,422,350,237.86/233,850.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,341.87

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