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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,174.28, 348,261.50 and 153,270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,174.28, 348,261.50 and 153,270.07 is: 229,905.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,174.28 : 348,261.50 = 153,270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,174.28/348,261.50 = 153,270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,174.28x = 348,261.50 × 153,270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,174.28x = 53,378,063,995.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,378,063,995.83/232,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,905.15

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