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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,279.52, 344,152.56 and 154,163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,279.52, 344,152.56 and 154,163.36 is: 231,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,279.52 : 344,152.56 = 154,163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,279.52/344,152.56 = 154,163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,279.52x = 344,152.56 × 154,163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,279.52x = 53,055,715,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,055,715,002.20/229,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,401.89

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