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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,803.94, 352,052.72 and 154,599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,803.94, 352,052.72 and 154,599.16 is: 231,797.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,803.94 : 352,052.72 = 154,599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,803.94/352,052.72 = 154,599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,803.94x = 352,052.72 × 154,599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,803.94x = 54,427,054,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427,054,787.72/234,803.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,797.88

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