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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,119.57, 348,179.36 and 153,215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,119.57, 348,179.36 and 153,215.34 is: 229,823.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,119.57 : 348,179.36 = 153,215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,119.57/348,179.36 = 153,215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,119.57x = 348,179.36 × 153,215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,119.57x = 53,346,419,023.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,346,419,023.38/232,119.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,823.01

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