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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,061.40, 231,092.10 and 140,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,061.40, 231,092.10 and 140,283.30 is: 210,424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,061.40 : 231,092.10 = 140,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,061.40/231,092.10 = 140,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,061.40x = 231,092.10 × 140,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,061.40x = 32,418,362,391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,418,362,391.93/154,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,424.95

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