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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,069.80, 231,104.70 and 151,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,069.80, 231,104.70 and 151,996.20 is: 227,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,069.80 : 231,104.70 = 151,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,069.80/231,104.70 = 151,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,069.80x = 231,104.70 × 151,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,069.80x = 35,127,036,202.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,127,036,202.14/154,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,994.30

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