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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,089.18, 347,542.94 and 152,963.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,089.18, 347,542.94 and 152,963.52 is: 229,055.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,089.18 : 347,542.94 = 152,963.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,089.18/347,542.94 = 152,963.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,089.18x = 347,542.94 × 152,963.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,089.18x = 53,161,391,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,161,391,453.55/232,089.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,055.88

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