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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,231.60, 231,347.40 and 71,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,231.60, 231,347.40 and 71,125.60 is: 106,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,231.60 : 231,347.40 = 71,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,231.60/231,347.40 = 71,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,231.60x = 231,347.40 × 71,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,231.60x = 16,454,722,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,454,722,633.44/154,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,688.40

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