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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,859.90, 322,778.28 and 152,045.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,859.90, 322,778.28 and 152,045.76 is: 209,856.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,859.90 : 322,778.28 = 152,045.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,859.90/322,778.28 = 152,045.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,859.90x = 322,778.28 × 152,045.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,859.90x = 49,077,068,894.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,077,068,894.09/233,859.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,856.71

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