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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,716.42, 344,222.90 and 154,558.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,716.42, 344,222.90 and 154,558.14 is: 231,600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,716.42 : 344,222.90 = 154,558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,716.42/344,222.90 = 154,558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,716.42x = 344,222.90 × 154,558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,716.42x = 53,202,451,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,202,451,169.41/229,716.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,600.56

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