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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,657.08, 325,157.16 and 154,104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,657.08, 325,157.16 and 154,104.88 is: 212,632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,657.08 : 325,157.16 = 154,104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,657.08/325,157.16 = 154,104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,657.08x = 325,157.16 × 154,104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,657.08x = 50,108,304,695.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,108,304,695.31/235,657.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,632.29

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