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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,294.13, 324,541.73 and 154,695.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,294.13, 324,541.73 and 154,695.89 is: 213,372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,294.13 : 324,541.73 = 154,695.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,294.13/324,541.73 = 154,695.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,294.13x = 324,541.73 × 154,695.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,294.13x = 50,205,271,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,205,271,764.49/235,294.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,372.39

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