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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,127.51, 348,191.36 and 153,223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,127.51, 348,191.36 and 153,223.28 is: 229,834.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,127.51 : 348,191.36 = 153,223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,127.51/348,191.36 = 153,223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,127.51x = 348,191.36 × 153,223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,127.51x = 53,351,021,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,351,021,620.09/232,127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,834.98

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