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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,127.60, 349,864.20 and 154,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,127.60, 349,864.20 and 154,215.60 is: 231,437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,127.60 : 349,864.20 = 154,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,127.60/349,864.20 = 154,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,127.60x = 349,864.20 × 154,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,127.60x = 53,954,517,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954,517,521.52/233,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,437.71

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