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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,457.80, 344,186.70 and 154,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,457.80, 344,186.70 and 154,808.20 is: 232,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,457.80 : 344,186.70 = 154,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,457.80/344,186.70 = 154,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,457.80x = 344,186.70 × 154,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,457.80x = 53,282,923,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,282,923,490.94/229,457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,212.30

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