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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,277.52, 344,149.56 and 154,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,277.52, 344,149.56 and 154,161.36 is: 231,398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,277.52 : 344,149.56 = 154,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,277.52/344,149.56 = 154,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,277.52x = 344,149.56 × 154,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,277.52x = 53,054,564,213.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,054,564,213.00/229,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,398.89

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