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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,301.40, 231,014.70 and 136,805.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,301.40, 231,014.70 and 136,805.40 is: 204,820.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,301.40 : 231,014.70 = 136,805.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,301.40/231,014.70 = 136,805.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,301.40x = 231,014.70 × 136,805.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,301.40x = 31,604,058,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,604,058,439.38/154,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,820.30

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