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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,338.40, 230,007.60 and 136,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,338.40, 230,007.60 and 136,425.60 is: 204,638.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,338.40 : 230,007.60 = 136,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,338.40/230,007.60 = 136,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,338.40x = 230,007.60 × 136,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,338.40x = 31,378,924,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,378,924,834.56/153,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,638.40

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