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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,417.70, 231,626.55 and 147,200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,417.70, 231,626.55 and 147,200.60 is: 220,800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,417.70 : 231,626.55 = 147,200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,417.70/231,626.55 = 147,200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,417.70x = 231,626.55 × 147,200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,417.70x = 34,095,567,135.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,095,567,135.93/154,417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,800.90

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