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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,143.80, 343,715.70 and 154,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,143.80, 343,715.70 and 154,494.20 is: 231,741.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,143.80 : 343,715.70 = 154,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,143.80/343,715.70 = 154,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,143.80x = 343,715.70 × 154,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,143.80x = 53,102,082,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,102,082,098.94/229,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,741.30

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