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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,398.37, 231,676.86 and 116,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,398.37, 231,676.86 and 116,946 is: 175,479.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,398.37 : 231,676.86 = 116,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,398.37/231,676.86 = 116,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,398.37x = 231,676.86 × 116,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,398.37x = 27,093,682,069.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,093,682,069.56/154,398.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,479.07

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