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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,801.94, 352,049.73 and 154,597.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,801.94, 352,049.73 and 154,597.15 is: 231,794.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,801.94 : 352,049.73 = 154,597.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,801.94/352,049.73 = 154,597.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,801.94x = 352,049.73 × 154,597.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,801.94x = 54,425,884,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,425,884,916.27/234,801.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,794.87

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