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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,462.30, 231,693.45 and 121,284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,462.30, 231,693.45 and 121,284.70 is: 181,927.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,462.30 : 231,693.45 = 121,284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,462.30/231,693.45 = 121,284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,462.30x = 231,693.45 × 121,284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,462.30x = 28,100,870,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100,870,575.22/154,462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,927.05

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