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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,581.40, 349,788.90 and 154,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,581.40, 349,788.90 and 154,266.20 is: 231,014.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,581.40 : 349,788.90 = 154,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,581.40/349,788.90 = 154,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,581.40x = 349,788.90 × 154,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,581.40x = 53,960,604,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,960,604,405.18/233,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,014.13

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