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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,498.80, 216,920.40 and 154,498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,498.80, 216,920.40 and 154,498.80 is: 216,920.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,498.80 : 216,920.40 = 154,498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,498.80/216,920.40 = 154,498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,498.80x = 216,920.40 × 154,498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,498.80x = 33,513,941,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,513,941,495.52/154,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,920.40

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