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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,726.92, 344,238.66 and 154,568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,726.92, 344,238.66 and 154,568.64 is: 231,616.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,726.92 : 344,238.66 = 154,568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,726.92/344,238.66 = 154,568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,726.92x = 344,238.66 × 154,568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,726.92x = 53,208,501,511.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,208,501,511.62/229,726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,616.31

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