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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,864.54, 325,410.04 and 154,240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,864.54, 325,410.04 and 154,240.58 is: 212,797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,864.54 : 325,410.04 = 154,240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,864.54/325,410.04 = 154,240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,864.54x = 325,410.04 × 154,240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,864.54x = 50,191,433,307.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,191,433,307.42/235,864.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,797.71

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