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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,852.76, 322,501.53 and 153,251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,852.76, 322,501.53 and 153,251.01 is: 211,345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,852.76 : 322,501.53 = 153,251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,852.76/322,501.53 = 153,251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,852.76x = 322,501.53 × 153,251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,852.76x = 49,423,685,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,423,685,199.05/233,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,345.31

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