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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,110.57, 348,165.85 and 153,206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,110.57, 348,165.85 and 153,206.34 is: 229,809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,110.57 : 348,165.85 = 153,206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,110.57/348,165.85 = 153,206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,110.57x = 348,165.85 × 153,206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,110.57x = 53,341,213,850.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,341,213,850.66/232,110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,809.50

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