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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,151.60, 349,727.40 and 152,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,151.60, 349,727.40 and 152,972.40 is: 229,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,151.60 : 349,727.40 = 152,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,151.60/349,727.40 = 152,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,151.60x = 349,727.40 × 152,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,151.60x = 53,498,639,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,498,639,723.76/233,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,458.60

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