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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,442.60, 231,663.90 and 95,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,442.60, 231,663.90 and 95,085.80 is: 142,628.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,442.60 : 231,663.90 = 95,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,442.60/231,663.90 = 95,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,442.60x = 231,663.90 × 95,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,442.60x = 22,027,947,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027,947,262.62/154,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,628.70

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