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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,182.22, 324,686.08 and 154,843.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,182.22, 324,686.08 and 154,843.29 is: 213,772.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,182.22 : 324,686.08 = 154,843.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,182.22/324,686.08 = 154,843.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,182.22x = 324,686.08 × 154,843.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,182.22x = 50,275,459,220.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,275,459,220.97/235,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,772.36

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