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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,373.52, 348,103.44 and 153,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,373.52, 348,103.44 and 153,246.24 is: 229,568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,373.52 : 348,103.44 = 153,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,373.52/348,103.44 = 153,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,373.52x = 348,103.44 × 153,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,373.52x = 53,345,543,311.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,345,543,311.07/232,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,568.08

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