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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,679.52, 348,562.44 and 153,552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,679.52, 348,562.44 and 153,552.24 is: 230,026.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,679.52 : 348,562.44 = 153,552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,679.52/348,562.44 = 153,552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,679.52x = 348,562.44 × 153,552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,679.52x = 53,522,543,441.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,522,543,441.87/232,679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,026.88

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