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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,889.60, 351,007.20 and 154,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,889.60, 351,007.20 and 154,977.60 is: 232,580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,889.60 : 351,007.20 = 154,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,889.60/351,007.20 = 154,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,889.60x = 351,007.20 × 154,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,889.60x = 54,398,253,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,398,253,438.72/233,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,580.90

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