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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,447.66, 231,750.93 and 116,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,447.66, 231,750.93 and 116,995.28 is: 175,553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,447.66 : 231,750.93 = 116,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,447.66/231,750.93 = 116,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,447.66x = 231,750.93 × 116,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,447.66x = 27,113,764,945.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,113,764,945.61/154,447.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,553.10

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