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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,111.81, 348,167.72 and 153,207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,111.81, 348,167.72 and 153,207.59 is: 229,811.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,111.81 : 348,167.72 = 153,207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,111.81/348,167.72 = 153,207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,111.81x = 348,167.72 × 153,207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,111.81x = 53,341,935,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,341,935,556.16/232,111.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,811.38

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