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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,804.94, 352,054.22 and 154,600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,804.94, 352,054.22 and 154,600.16 is: 231,799.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,804.94 : 352,054.22 = 154,600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,804.94/352,054.22 = 154,600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,804.94x = 352,054.22 × 154,600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,804.94x = 54,427,638,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427,638,740.68/234,804.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,799.38

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