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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,501.23, 324,827.03 and 154,902.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,501.23, 324,827.03 and 154,902.99 is: 213,657.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,501.23 : 324,827.03 = 154,902.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,501.23/324,827.03 = 154,902.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,501.23x = 324,827.03 × 154,902.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,501.23x = 50,316,678,567.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,316,678,567.08/235,501.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,657.82

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