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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,237.82, 482,993.44 and 153,620.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,237.82, 482,993.44 and 153,620.12 is: 230,256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,237.82 : 482,993.44 = 153,620.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,237.82/482,993.44 = 153,620.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,237.82x = 482,993.44 × 153,620.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,237.82x = 74,197,510,212.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,197,510,212.01/322,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,256.99

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