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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,664.80, 231,997.20 and 80,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,664.80, 231,997.20 and 80,015.20 is: 120,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,664.80 : 231,997.20 = 80,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,664.80/231,997.20 = 80,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,664.80x = 231,997.20 × 80,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,664.80x = 18,563,302,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,563,302,357.44/154,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,022.80

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