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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,106.80, 346,660.20 and 154,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,106.80, 346,660.20 and 154,999.20 is: 232,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,106.80 : 346,660.20 = 154,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,106.80/346,660.20 = 154,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,106.80x = 346,660.20 × 154,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,106.80x = 53,732,053,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,732,053,671.84/231,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,498.80

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