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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,063.80, 231,314.40 and 95,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,063.80, 231,314.40 and 95,014.80 is: 142,657.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,063.80 : 231,314.40 = 95,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,063.80/231,314.40 = 95,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,063.80x = 231,314.40 × 95,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,063.80x = 21,978,291,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,978,291,453.12/154,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,657.08

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