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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,427.80, 348,641.70 and 153,695.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,427.80, 348,641.70 and 153,695.80 is: 230,543.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,427.80 : 348,641.70 = 153,695.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,427.80/348,641.70 = 153,695.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,427.80x = 348,641.70 × 153,695.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,427.80x = 53,584,764,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,584,764,994.86/232,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,543.70

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