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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,140.60, 349,883.70 and 154,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,140.60, 349,883.70 and 154,228.60 is: 231,457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,140.60 : 349,883.70 = 154,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,140.60/349,883.70 = 154,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,140.60x = 349,883.70 × 154,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,140.60x = 53,962,073,213.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,962,073,213.82/233,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,457.21

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