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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,132.09, 349,698.15 and 154,227.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,132.09, 349,698.15 and 154,227.87 is: 231,341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,132.09 : 349,698.15 = 154,227.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,132.09/349,698.15 = 154,227.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,132.09x = 349,698.15 × 154,227.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,132.09x = 53,933,200,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,933,200,817.44/233,132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,341.82

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