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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,143.26, 348,039.41 and 152,201.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,143.26, 348,039.41 and 152,201.34 is: 228,186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,143.26 : 348,039.41 = 152,201.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,143.26/348,039.41 = 152,201.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,143.26x = 348,039.41 × 152,201.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,143.26x = 52,972,064,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,972,064,988.93/232,143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,186.96

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