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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,662.40, 231,993.60 and 147,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,662.40, 231,993.60 and 147,404.80 is: 221,107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,662.40 : 231,993.60 = 147,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,662.40/231,993.60 = 147,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,662.40x = 231,993.60 × 147,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,662.40x = 34,196,970,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,196,970,209.28/154,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,107.20

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