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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,579.40, 349,785.90 and 154,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,579.40, 349,785.90 and 154,264.20 is: 231,011.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,579.40 : 349,785.90 = 154,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,579.40/349,785.90 = 154,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,579.40x = 349,785.90 × 154,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,579.40x = 53,959,442,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,959,442,034.78/233,579.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,011.13

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