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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,712.42, 344,216.90 and 154,554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,712.42, 344,216.90 and 154,554.14 is: 231,594.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,712.42 : 344,216.90 = 154,554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,712.42/344,216.90 = 154,554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,712.42x = 344,216.90 × 154,554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,712.42x = 53,200,146,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,200,146,952.97/229,712.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,594.56

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