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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,125.13, 348,187.80 and 153,220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,125.13, 348,187.80 and 153,220.90 is: 229,831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,125.13 : 348,187.80 = 153,220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,125.13/348,187.80 = 153,220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,125.13x = 348,187.80 × 153,220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,125.13x = 53,349,648,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,349,648,085.02/232,125.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,831.42

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