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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,782.67, 352,020.90 and 154,577.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,782.67, 352,020.90 and 154,577.87 is: 231,766.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,782.67 : 352,020.90 = 154,577.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,782.67/352,020.90 = 154,577.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,782.67x = 352,020.90 × 154,577.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,782.67x = 54,414,639,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414,639,157.38/234,782.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,766.00

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