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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,111.57, 348,167.35 and 153,207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,111.57, 348,167.35 and 153,207.34 is: 229,811.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,111.57 : 348,167.35 = 153,207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,111.57/348,167.35 = 153,207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,111.57x = 348,167.35 × 153,207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,111.57x = 53,341,791,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,341,791,827.51/232,111.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,811.00

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