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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,569.64, 231,172.98 and 134,557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,569.64, 231,172.98 and 134,557.24 is: 201,242.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,569.64 : 231,172.98 = 134,557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,569.64/231,172.98 = 134,557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,569.64x = 231,172.98 × 134,557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,569.64x = 31,105,998,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,105,998,151.38/154,569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,242.61

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