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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,242.96, 347,773.56 and 153,117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,242.96, 347,773.56 and 153,117.12 is: 229,286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,242.96 : 347,773.56 = 153,117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,242.96/347,773.56 = 153,117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,242.96x = 347,773.56 × 153,117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,242.96x = 53,250,085,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,250,085,919.35/232,242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,286.11

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