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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,909.10, 351,036.45 and 154,997.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,909.10, 351,036.45 and 154,997.10 is: 232,610.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,909.10 : 351,036.45 = 154,997.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,909.10/351,036.45 = 154,997.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,909.10x = 351,036.45 × 154,997.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,909.10x = 54,409,631,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,409,631,744.30/233,909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,610.15

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