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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,194.30, 231,291.45 and 152,120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,194.30, 231,291.45 and 152,120.70 is: 228,181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,194.30 : 231,291.45 = 152,120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,194.30/231,291.45 = 152,120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,194.30x = 231,291.45 × 152,120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,194.30x = 35,184,217,278.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,184,217,278.02/154,194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,181.05

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