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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,151.32, 348,227.04 and 153,247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,151.32, 348,227.04 and 153,247.04 is: 229,870.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,151.32 : 348,227.04 = 153,247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,151.32/348,227.04 = 153,247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,151.32x = 348,227.04 × 153,247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,151.32x = 53,364,763,127.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,364,763,127.96/232,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,870.60

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