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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,166.15, 348,249.24 and 153,261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,166.15, 348,249.24 and 153,261.92 is: 229,892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,166.15 : 348,249.24 = 153,261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,166.15/348,249.24 = 153,261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,166.15x = 348,249.24 × 153,261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,166.15x = 53,373,348,031.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,373,348,031.56/232,166.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,892.89

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