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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,983.52, 322,748.48 and 153,416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,983.52, 322,748.48 and 153,416.24 is: 211,616.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,983.52 : 322,748.48 = 153,416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,983.52/322,748.48 = 153,416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,983.52x = 322,748.48 × 153,416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,983.52x = 49,514,858,267.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,514,858,267.32/233,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,616.86

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