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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,295.13, 324,543.11 and 154,696.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,295.13, 324,543.11 and 154,696.89 is: 213,373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,295.13 : 324,543.11 = 154,696.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,295.13/324,543.11 = 154,696.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,295.13x = 324,543.11 × 154,696.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,295.13x = 50,205,809,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,205,809,787.93/235,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,373.77

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