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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,272.35, 349,908.53 and 153,093.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,272.35, 349,908.53 and 153,093.15 is: 229,639.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,272.35 : 349,908.53 = 153,093.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,272.35/349,908.53 = 153,093.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,272.35x = 349,908.53 × 153,093.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,272.35x = 53,568,598,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,568,598,304.10/233,272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,639.73

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