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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,476.60, 231,714.90 and 139,961.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,476.60, 231,714.90 and 139,961.40 is: 209,942.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,476.60 : 231,714.90 = 139,961.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,476.60/231,714.90 = 139,961.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,476.60x = 231,714.90 × 139,961.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,476.60x = 32,431,141,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,431,141,804.86/154,476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,942.10

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