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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,477.60, 231,716.40 and 139,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,477.60, 231,716.40 and 139,962.40 is: 209,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,477.60 : 231,716.40 = 139,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,477.60/231,716.40 = 139,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,477.60x = 231,716.40 × 139,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,477.60x = 32,431,583,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,431,583,463.36/154,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,943.60

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