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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,664.10, 231,996.15 and 115,298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,664.10, 231,996.15 and 115,298.10 is: 172,947.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,664.10 : 231,996.15 = 115,298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,664.10/231,996.15 = 115,298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,664.10x = 231,996.15 × 115,298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,664.10x = 26,748,715,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,748,715,302.32/154,664.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,947.15

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