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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,663.20, 231,994.80 and 75,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,663.20, 231,994.80 and 75,931.20 is: 113,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,663.20 : 231,994.80 = 75,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,663.20/231,994.80 = 75,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,663.20x = 231,994.80 × 75,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,663.20x = 17,615,643,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,615,643,557.76/154,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,896.80

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