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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,417.44, 230,328 and 140,243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,417.44, 230,328 and 140,243.52 is: 209,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,417.44 : 230,328 = 140,243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,417.44/230,328 = 140,243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,417.44x = 230,328 × 140,243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,417.44x = 32,302,009,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,302,009,474.56/154,417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,186.28

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