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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,851.26, 322,499.46 and 153,249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,851.26, 322,499.46 and 153,249.51 is: 211,343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,851.26 : 322,499.46 = 153,249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,851.26/322,499.46 = 153,249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,851.26x = 322,499.46 × 153,249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,851.26x = 49,422,884,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,422,884,220.26/233,851.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,343.25

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