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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,711.20, 349,066.80 and 152,995.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,711.20, 349,066.80 and 152,995.05 is: 229,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,711.20 : 349,066.80 = 152,995.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,711.20/349,066.80 = 152,995.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,711.20x = 349,066.80 × 152,995.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,711.20x = 53,405,492,519.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,405,492,519.34/232,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,492.58

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