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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,081.17, 347,530.95 and 152,955.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,081.17, 347,530.95 and 152,955.51 is: 229,043.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,081.17 : 347,530.95 = 152,955.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,081.17/347,530.95 = 152,955.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,081.17x = 347,530.95 × 152,955.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,081.17x = 53,156,773,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,156,773,698.03/232,081.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,043.89

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