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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,168.24, 323,188.56 and 153,828.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,168.24, 323,188.56 and 153,828.48 is: 212,307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,168.24 : 323,188.56 = 153,828.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,168.24/323,188.56 = 153,828.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,168.24x = 323,188.56 × 153,828.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,168.24x = 49,715,604,938.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,715,604,938.19/234,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,307.21

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