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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,414.60, 231,621.90 and 71,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,414.60, 231,621.90 and 71,308.60 is: 106,962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,414.60 : 231,621.90 = 71,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,414.60/231,621.90 = 71,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,414.60x = 231,621.90 × 71,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,414.60x = 16,516,633,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,516,633,418.34/154,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,962.90

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