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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,522.64, 348,782.88 and 153,988.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,522.64, 348,782.88 and 153,988.64 is: 230,982.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,522.64 : 348,782.88 = 153,988.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,522.64/348,782.88 = 153,988.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,522.64x = 348,782.88 × 153,988.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,522.64x = 53,708,601,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,708,601,346.48/232,522.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,982.24

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