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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,469.74, 231,558.52 and 116,460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,469.74, 231,558.52 and 116,460.04 is: 174,579.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,469.74 : 231,558.52 = 116,460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,469.74/231,558.52 = 116,460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,469.74x = 231,558.52 × 116,460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,469.74x = 26,967,313,960.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,967,313,960.31/154,469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,579.91

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