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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,231.80, 231,347.70 and 136,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,231.80, 231,347.70 and 136,414.20 is: 204,621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,231.80 : 231,347.70 = 136,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,231.80/231,347.70 = 136,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,231.80x = 231,347.70 × 136,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,231.80x = 31,559,111,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,559,111,417.34/154,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,621.30

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