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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,073.16, 531,204.52 and 154,409.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,073.16, 531,204.52 and 154,409.78 is: 231,656.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,073.16 : 531,204.52 = 154,409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,073.16/531,204.52 = 154,409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,073.16x = 531,204.52 × 154,409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,073.16x = 82,023,173,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,023,173,068.21/354,073.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,656.00

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