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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,926, 324,466.98 and 154,712.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,926, 324,466.98 and 154,712.06 is: 213,679.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,926 : 324,466.98 = 154,712.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,926/324,466.98 = 154,712.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,926x = 324,466.98 × 154,712.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,926x = 50,198,954,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,198,954,877.78/234,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,679.86

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