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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,137.07, 348,205.71 and 153,232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,137.07, 348,205.71 and 153,232.85 is: 229,849.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,137.07 : 348,205.71 = 153,232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,137.07/348,205.71 = 153,232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,137.07x = 348,205.71 × 153,232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,137.07x = 53,356,554,774.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,356,554,774.71/232,137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,849.35

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