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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,004.70, 231,007.05 and 131,454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,004.70, 231,007.05 and 131,454.30 is: 197,181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,004.70 : 231,007.05 = 131,454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,004.70/231,007.05 = 131,454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,004.70x = 231,007.05 × 131,454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,004.70x = 30,366,870,052.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,366,870,052.82/154,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,181.45

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