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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,475.10, 231,858.45 and 95,426.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,475.10, 231,858.45 and 95,426.10 is: 143,229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,475.10 : 231,858.45 = 95,426.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,475.10/231,858.45 = 95,426.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,475.10x = 231,858.45 × 95,426.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,475.10x = 22,125,347,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125,347,635.55/154,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,229.22

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