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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,083.71, 349,625.57 and 154,179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,083.71, 349,625.57 and 154,179.48 is: 231,269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,083.71 : 349,625.57 = 154,179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,083.71/349,625.57 = 154,179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,083.71x = 349,625.57 × 154,179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,083.71x = 53,905,089,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,905,089,117.50/233,083.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,269.23

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