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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,048.60, 231,218.70 and 94,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,048.60, 231,218.70 and 94,999.60 is: 142,589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,048.60 : 231,218.70 = 94,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,048.60/231,218.70 = 94,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,048.60x = 231,218.70 × 94,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,048.60x = 21,965,684,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,965,684,012.52/154,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,589.31

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