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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,404.70, 231,607.05 and 147,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,404.70, 231,607.05 and 147,187.60 is: 220,781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,404.70 : 231,607.05 = 147,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,404.70/231,607.05 = 147,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,404.70x = 231,607.05 × 147,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,404.70x = 34,089,685,832.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,089,685,832.58/154,404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,781.40

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