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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,997.20, 230,995.80 and 131,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,997.20, 230,995.80 and 131,446.80 is: 197,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,997.20 : 230,995.80 = 131,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,997.20/230,995.80 = 131,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,997.20x = 230,995.80 × 131,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,997.20x = 30,363,658,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,363,658,723.44/153,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,170.20

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