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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,520.82, 348,779.34 and 153,986.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,520.82, 348,779.34 and 153,986.46 is: 230,978.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,520.82 : 348,779.34 = 153,986.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,520.82/348,779.34 = 153,986.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,520.82x = 348,779.34 × 153,986.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,520.82x = 53,707,295,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,707,295,887.74/232,520.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,978.44

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