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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,266.30, 231,399.45 and 112,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,266.30, 231,399.45 and 112,057.20 is: 168,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,266.30 : 231,399.45 = 112,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,266.30/231,399.45 = 112,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,266.30x = 231,399.45 × 112,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,266.30x = 25,929,974,448.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,929,974,448.54/154,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,085.80

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