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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,015.64, 343,357.38 and 153,949.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,015.64, 343,357.38 and 153,949.58 is: 230,812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,015.64 : 343,357.38 = 153,949.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,015.64/343,357.38 = 153,949.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,015.64x = 343,357.38 × 153,949.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,015.64x = 52,859,724,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,859,724,440.90/229,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,812.73

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