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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,362.38, 231,477.89 and 95,182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,362.38, 231,477.89 and 95,182.16 is: 142,732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,362.38 : 231,477.89 = 95,182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,362.38/231,477.89 = 95,182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,362.38x = 231,477.89 × 95,182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,362.38x = 22,032,563,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,032,563,929.14/154,362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,732.73

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