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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,342.60, 350,186.70 and 154,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,342.60, 350,186.70 and 154,430.60 is: 231,760.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,342.60 : 350,186.70 = 154,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,342.60/350,186.70 = 154,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,342.60x = 350,186.70 × 154,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,342.60x = 54,079,542,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,079,542,193.02/233,342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,760.26

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