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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,284.24, 233,053.71 and 154,863.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,284.24, 233,053.71 and 154,863.29 is: 230,934.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,284.24 : 233,053.71 = 154,863.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,284.24/233,053.71 = 154,863.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,284.24x = 233,053.71 × 154,863.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,284.24x = 36,091,464,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,091,464,279.20/156,284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,934.77

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