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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,124.13, 348,186.30 and 153,219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,124.13, 348,186.30 and 153,219.90 is: 229,829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,124.13 : 348,186.30 = 153,219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,124.13/348,186.30 = 153,219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,124.13x = 348,186.30 × 153,219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,124.13x = 53,349,070,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,349,070,798.49/232,124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,829.92

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