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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,178.60, 349,940.70 and 154,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,178.60, 349,940.70 and 154,266.60 is: 231,514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,178.60 : 349,940.70 = 154,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,178.60/349,940.70 = 154,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,178.60x = 349,940.70 × 154,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,178.60x = 53,984,161,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,984,161,990.62/233,178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,514.22

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