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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,427.55, 343,973.57 and 154,361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,427.55, 343,973.57 and 154,361.07 is: 231,428.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,427.55 : 343,973.57 = 154,361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,427.55/343,973.57 = 154,361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,427.55x = 343,973.57 × 154,361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,427.55x = 53,096,127,545.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,096,127,545.11/229,427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,428.73

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