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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,554.30, 231,701.85 and 80,682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,554.30, 231,701.85 and 80,682.30 is: 120,955.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,554.30 : 231,701.85 = 80,682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,554.30/231,701.85 = 80,682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,554.30x = 231,701.85 × 80,682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,554.30x = 18,694,238,172.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,694,238,172.26/154,554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,955.79

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