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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,783.76, 323,804.52 and 154,149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,783.76, 323,804.52 and 154,149.52 is: 212,596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,783.76 : 323,804.52 = 154,149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,783.76/323,804.52 = 154,149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,783.76x = 323,804.52 × 154,149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,783.76x = 49,914,311,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,914,311,331.83/234,783.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,596.95

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