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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,719.52, 349,079.28 and 153,817.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,719.52, 349,079.28 and 153,817.42 is: 230,726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,719.52 : 349,079.28 = 153,817.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,719.52/349,079.28 = 153,817.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,719.52x = 349,079.28 × 153,817.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,719.52x = 53,694,474,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,694,474,225.06/232,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,726.13

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