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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,265.40, 343,898.10 and 154,615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,265.40, 343,898.10 and 154,615.80 is: 231,923.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,265.40 : 343,898.10 = 154,615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,265.40/343,898.10 = 154,615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,265.40x = 343,898.10 × 154,615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,265.40x = 53,172,079,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,172,079,849.98/229,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,923.70

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