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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,421.40, 231,437.70 and 136,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,421.40, 231,437.70 and 136,925.40 is: 205,215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,421.40 : 231,437.70 = 136,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,421.40/231,437.70 = 136,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,421.40x = 231,437.70 × 136,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,421.40x = 31,689,699,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,689,699,647.58/154,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,215.73

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