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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,212.68, 348,318.66 and 153,308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,212.68, 348,318.66 and 153,308.42 is: 229,962.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,212.68 : 348,318.66 = 153,308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,212.68/348,318.66 = 153,308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,212.68x = 348,318.66 × 153,308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,212.68x = 53,400,183,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,400,183,421.12/232,212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,962.39

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