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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,797.30, 352,042.82 and 154,592.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,797.30, 352,042.82 and 154,592.51 is: 231,787.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,797.30 : 352,042.82 = 154,592.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,797.30/352,042.82 = 154,592.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,797.30x = 352,042.82 × 154,592.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,797.30x = 54,423,182,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,423,182,398.32/234,797.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,787.94

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