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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,259.40, 349,305.90 and 153,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,259.40, 349,305.90 and 153,944.20 is: 230,531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,259.40 : 349,305.90 = 153,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,259.40/349,305.90 = 153,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,259.40x = 349,305.90 × 153,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,259.40x = 53,773,617,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,773,617,330.78/233,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,531.41

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