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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,829.74, 348,651.42 and 153,702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,829.74, 348,651.42 and 153,702.46 is: 230,162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,829.74 : 348,651.42 = 153,702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,829.74/348,651.42 = 153,702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,829.74x = 348,651.42 × 153,702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,829.74x = 53,588,580,936.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,588,580,936.49/232,829.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,162.10

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