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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,159.51, 349,589.48 and 153,102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,159.51, 349,589.48 and 153,102.93 is: 229,556.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,159.51 : 349,589.48 = 153,102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,159.51/349,589.48 = 153,102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,159.51x = 349,589.48 × 153,102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,159.51x = 53,523,172,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,523,172,919.66/233,159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,556.04

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