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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,027.12, 231,097.92 and 94,178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,027.12, 231,097.92 and 94,178.40 is: 141,302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,027.12 : 231,097.92 = 94,178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,027.12/231,097.92 = 94,178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,027.12x = 231,097.92 × 94,178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,027.12x = 21,764,432,348.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,764,432,348.93/154,027.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,302.60

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