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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,251.60, 231,377.40 and 71,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,251.60, 231,377.40 and 71,145.60 is: 106,718.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,251.60 : 231,377.40 = 71,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,251.60/231,377.40 = 71,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,251.60x = 231,377.40 × 71,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,251.60x = 16,461,483,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,461,483,949.44/154,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,718.40

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