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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,127.43, 324,288.23 and 154,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,127.43, 324,288.23 and 154,637.60 is: 213,276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,127.43 : 324,288.23 = 154,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,127.43/324,288.23 = 154,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,127.43x = 324,288.23 × 154,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,127.43x = 50,147,151,200.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,147,151,200.82/235,127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,276.48

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