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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,477.80, 231,716.70 and 121,300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,477.80, 231,716.70 and 121,300.20 is: 181,950.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,477.80 : 231,716.70 = 121,300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,477.80/231,716.70 = 121,300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,477.80x = 231,716.70 × 121,300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,477.80x = 28,107,282,053.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,107,282,053.34/154,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,950.30

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