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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,141.14, 348,211.82 and 153,236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,141.14, 348,211.82 and 153,236.92 is: 229,855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,141.14 : 348,211.82 = 153,236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,141.14/348,211.82 = 153,236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,141.14x = 348,211.82 × 153,236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,141.14x = 53,358,906,804.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,358,906,804.39/232,141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,855.45

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