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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,135.18, 324,298.92 and 154,645.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,135.18, 324,298.92 and 154,645.39 is: 213,287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,135.18 : 324,298.92 = 154,645.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,135.18/324,298.92 = 154,645.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,135.18x = 324,298.92 × 154,645.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,135.18x = 50,151,332,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,151,332,959.98/235,135.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,287.24

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