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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,009.48, 231,014.04 and 112,155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,009.48, 231,014.04 and 112,155.88 is: 168,233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,009.48 : 231,014.04 = 112,155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,009.48/231,014.04 = 112,155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,009.48x = 231,014.04 × 112,155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,009.48x = 25,909,582,948.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,909,582,948.56/154,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,233.69

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