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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,385.70, 231,469.20 and 70,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,385.70, 231,469.20 and 70,186.20 is: 105,229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,385.70 : 231,469.20 = 70,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,385.70/231,469.20 = 70,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,385.70x = 231,469.20 × 70,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,385.70x = 16,245,943,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,245,943,565.04/154,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,229.59

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