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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,808.06, 324,064.38 and 154,302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,808.06, 324,064.38 and 154,302.16 is: 212,956.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,808.06 : 324,064.38 = 154,302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,808.06/324,064.38 = 154,302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,808.06x = 324,064.38 × 154,302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,808.06x = 50,003,833,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,003,833,813.06/234,808.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,956.21

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