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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,511.04, 348,764.12 and 153,976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,511.04, 348,764.12 and 153,976.64 is: 230,963.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,511.04 : 348,764.12 = 153,976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,511.04/348,764.12 = 153,976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,511.04x = 348,764.12 × 153,976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,511.04x = 53,701,527,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,701,527,350.16/232,511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,963.34

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