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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,428.10, 231,642.15 and 95,071.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,428.10, 231,642.15 and 95,071.30 is: 142,606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,428.10 : 231,642.15 = 95,071.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,428.10/231,642.15 = 95,071.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,428.10x = 231,642.15 × 95,071.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,428.10x = 22,022,520,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,022,520,335.30/154,428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,606.95

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