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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,214.69, 231,341.06 and 75,269.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,214.69, 231,341.06 and 75,269.25 is: 112,913.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,214.69 : 231,341.06 = 75,269.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,214.69/231,341.06 = 75,269.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,214.69x = 231,341.06 × 75,269.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,214.69x = 17,412,868,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,412,868,268.58/154,214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,913.17

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