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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,149.32, 350,869.20 and 154,979.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,149.32, 350,869.20 and 154,979.92 is: 232,235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,149.32 : 350,869.20 = 154,979.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,149.32/350,869.20 = 154,979.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,149.32x = 350,869.20 × 154,979.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,149.32x = 54,377,680,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,377,680,546.46/234,149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,235.06

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