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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,211.68, 348,317.16 and 153,307.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,211.68, 348,317.16 and 153,307.42 is: 229,960.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,211.68 : 348,317.16 = 153,307.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,211.68/348,317.16 = 153,307.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,211.68x = 348,317.16 × 153,307.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,211.68x = 53,399,605,141.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,399,605,141.33/232,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,960.89

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