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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,017.82, 212,644.56 and 137,857.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,017.82, 212,644.56 and 137,857.12 is: 190,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,017.82 : 212,644.56 = 137,857.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,017.82/212,644.56 = 137,857.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,017.82x = 212,644.56 × 137,857.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,017.82x = 29,314,566,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,314,566,625.27/154,017.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,332.30

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