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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,116.62, 323,001.86 and 152,407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,116.62, 323,001.86 and 152,407.56 is: 210,270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,116.62 : 323,001.86 = 152,407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,116.62/323,001.86 = 152,407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,116.62x = 323,001.86 × 152,407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,116.62x = 49,227,925,807.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,227,925,807.28/234,116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,270.96

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