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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,268.72, 348,403.24 and 153,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,268.72, 348,403.24 and 153,364.40 is: 230,046.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,268.72 : 348,403.24 = 153,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,268.72/348,403.24 = 153,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,268.72x = 348,403.24 × 153,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,268.72x = 53,432,653,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,432,653,860.66/232,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,046.71

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