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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,632.60, 231,948.90 and 115,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,632.60, 231,948.90 and 115,266.60 is: 172,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,632.60 : 231,948.90 = 115,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,632.60/231,948.90 = 115,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,632.60x = 231,948.90 × 115,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,632.60x = 26,735,961,076.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,735,961,076.74/154,632.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,899.90

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