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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,578.22, 351,869.25 and 153,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,578.22, 351,869.25 and 153,593.52 is: 230,391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,578.22 : 351,869.25 = 153,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,578.22/351,869.25 = 153,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,578.22x = 351,869.25 × 153,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,578.22x = 54,044,837,468.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,044,837,468.43/234,578.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,391.54

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