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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,663.80, 231,995.70 and 131,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,663.80, 231,995.70 and 131,335.80 is: 197,003.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,663.80 : 231,995.70 = 131,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,663.80/231,995.70 = 131,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,663.80x = 231,995.70 × 131,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,663.80x = 30,469,340,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,469,340,856.06/154,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,003.70

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