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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,762.92, 344,292.30 and 154,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,762.92, 344,292.30 and 154,605 is: 231,670.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,762.92 : 344,292.30 = 154,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,762.92/344,292.30 = 154,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,762.92x = 344,292.30 × 154,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,762.92x = 53,229,311,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,229,311,041.50/229,762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,670.59

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