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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,714.92, 344,220.66 and 154,556.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,714.92, 344,220.66 and 154,556.64 is: 231,598.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,714.92 : 344,220.66 = 154,556.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,714.92/344,220.66 = 154,556.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,714.92x = 344,220.66 × 154,556.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,714.92x = 53,201,588,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,201,588,628.18/229,714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,598.32

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