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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,437.40, 231,461.70 and 136,941.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,437.40, 231,461.70 and 136,941.40 is: 205,239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,437.40 : 231,461.70 = 136,941.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,437.40/231,461.70 = 136,941.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,437.40x = 231,461.70 × 136,941.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,437.40x = 31,696,689,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,696,689,244.38/154,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,239.72

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