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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,427.85, 230,614.07 and 152,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,427.85, 230,614.07 and 152,757.88 is: 228,120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,427.85 : 230,614.07 = 152,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,427.85/230,614.07 = 152,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,427.85x = 230,614.07 × 152,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,427.85x = 35,228,115,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,228,115,091.05/154,427.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,120.22

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