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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,029.20, 231,043.80 and 131,478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,029.20, 231,043.80 and 131,478.80 is: 197,218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,029.20 : 231,043.80 = 131,478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,029.20/231,043.80 = 131,478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,029.20x = 231,043.80 × 131,478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,029.20x = 30,377,361,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,377,361,571.44/154,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,218.20

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