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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,170.66, 348,255.99 and 153,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,170.66, 348,255.99 and 153,266.40 is: 229,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,170.66 : 348,255.99 = 153,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,170.66/348,255.99 = 153,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,170.66x = 348,255.99 × 153,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,170.66x = 53,375,941,865.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,375,941,865.74/232,170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,899.60

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