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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,766.92, 344,298.30 and 154,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,766.92, 344,298.30 and 154,609 is: 231,676.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,766.92 : 344,298.30 = 154,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,766.92/344,298.30 = 154,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,766.92x = 344,298.30 × 154,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,766.92x = 53,231,615,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,231,615,864.70/229,766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,676.59

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