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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,342.74, 230,882.52 and 116,622.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,342.74, 230,882.52 and 116,622.42 is: 174,456.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,342.74 : 230,882.52 = 116,622.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,342.74/230,882.52 = 116,622.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,342.74x = 230,882.52 × 116,622.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,342.74x = 26,926,078,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,926,078,218.10/154,342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,456.40

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