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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,204.68, 348,306.66 and 153,300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,204.68, 348,306.66 and 153,300.42 is: 229,950.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,204.68 : 348,306.66 = 153,300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,204.68/348,306.66 = 153,300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,204.68x = 348,306.66 × 153,300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,204.68x = 53,395,557,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,395,557,266.80/232,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,950.39

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