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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,443.90, 231,665.85 and 152,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,443.90, 231,665.85 and 152,111.10 is: 228,166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,443.90 : 231,665.85 = 152,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,443.90/231,665.85 = 152,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,443.90x = 231,665.85 × 152,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,443.90x = 35,238,947,275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,238,947,275.94/154,443.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,166.65

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