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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,796, 349,236.12 and 153,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,796, 349,236.12 and 153,975.44 is: 230,991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,796 : 349,236.12 = 153,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,796/349,236.12 = 153,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,796x = 349,236.12 × 153,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,796x = 53,773,785,240.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,773,785,240.89/232,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,991.02

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