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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,157.60, 349,736.40 and 154,360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,157.60, 349,736.40 and 154,360.80 is: 231,541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,157.60 : 349,736.40 = 154,360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,157.60/349,736.40 = 154,360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,157.60x = 349,736.40 × 154,360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,157.60x = 53,985,590,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,985,590,493.12/233,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,541.20

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