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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,312.80, 343,969.20 and 154,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,312.80, 343,969.20 and 154,663.20 is: 231,994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,312.80 : 343,969.20 = 154,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,312.80/343,969.20 = 154,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,312.80x = 343,969.20 × 154,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,312.80x = 53,199,377,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,199,377,173.44/229,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,994.80

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