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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,068.18, 231,168.15 and 74,067.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,068.18, 231,168.15 and 74,067.72 is: 111,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,068.18 : 231,168.15 = 74,067.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,068.18/231,168.15 = 74,067.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,068.18x = 231,168.15 × 74,067.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,068.18x = 17,122,097,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,122,097,807.12/154,068.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,133.25

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