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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,876.24, 335,814 and 153,542.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,876.24, 335,814 and 153,542.32 is: 230,313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,876.24 : 335,814 = 153,542.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,876.24/335,814 = 153,542.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,876.24x = 335,814 × 153,542.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,876.24x = 51,561,660,648.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,561,660,648.48/223,876.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,313.23

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