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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,857.26, 322,507.74 and 153,255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,857.26, 322,507.74 and 153,255.54 is: 211,351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,857.26 : 322,507.74 = 153,255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,857.26/322,507.74 = 153,255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,857.26x = 322,507.74 × 153,255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,857.26x = 49,426,097,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,426,097,847.88/233,857.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,351.56

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