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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,298.36, 231,590.14 and 95,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,298.36, 231,590.14 and 95,249.40 is: 142,962.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,298.36 : 231,590.14 = 95,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,298.36/231,590.14 = 95,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,298.36x = 231,590.14 × 95,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,298.36x = 22,058,821,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058,821,880.92/154,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,962.13

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