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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,145.60, 349,891.20 and 154,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,145.60, 349,891.20 and 154,233.60 is: 231,464.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,145.60 : 349,891.20 = 154,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,145.60/349,891.20 = 154,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,145.60x = 349,891.20 × 154,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,145.60x = 53,964,979,384.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,964,979,384.32/233,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,464.71

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