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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,089.60, 349,807.20 and 154,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,089.60, 349,807.20 and 154,177.60 is: 231,380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,089.60 : 349,807.20 = 154,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,089.60/349,807.20 = 154,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,089.60x = 349,807.20 × 154,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,089.60x = 53,932,434,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,932,434,558.72/233,089.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,380.70

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