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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,175.40, 347,679.90 and 152,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,175.40, 347,679.90 and 152,860.20 is: 228,906.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,175.40 : 347,679.90 = 152,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,175.40/347,679.90 = 152,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,175.40x = 347,679.90 × 152,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,175.40x = 53,146,419,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,146,419,049.98/232,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,906.33

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