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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,291.53, 231,227.10 and 94,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,291.53, 231,227.10 and 94,341 is: 141,382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,291.53 : 231,227.10 = 94,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,291.53/231,227.10 = 94,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,291.53x = 231,227.10 × 94,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,291.53x = 21,814,195,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,814,195,841.10/154,291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,382.98

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