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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,571.98, 230,217.64 and 130,031.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,571.98, 230,217.64 and 130,031.21 is: 194,927.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,571.98 : 230,217.64 = 130,031.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,571.98/230,217.64 = 130,031.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,571.98x = 230,217.64 × 130,031.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,571.98x = 29,935,477,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,935,477,979.46/153,571.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,927.99

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