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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,627.09, 231,742.42 and 134,553.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,627.09, 231,742.42 and 134,553.15 is: 201,657.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,627.09 : 231,742.42 = 134,553.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,627.09/231,742.42 = 134,553.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,627.09x = 231,742.42 × 134,553.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,627.09x = 31,181,672,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,181,672,599.62/154,627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,657.24

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