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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,878.39, 349,228.93 and 152,894.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,878.39, 349,228.93 and 152,894.97 is: 229,284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,878.39 : 349,228.93 = 152,894.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,878.39/349,228.93 = 152,894.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,878.39x = 349,228.93 × 152,894.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,878.39x = 53,395,346,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,395,346,775.48/232,878.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,284.25

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