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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,114.06, 348,171.10 and 153,209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,114.06, 348,171.10 and 153,209.84 is: 229,814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,114.06 : 348,171.10 = 153,209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,114.06/348,171.10 = 153,209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,114.06x = 348,171.10 × 153,209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,114.06x = 53,343,238,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,343,238,523.62/232,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,814.77

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