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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,701.60, 232,052.40 and 115,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,701.60, 232,052.40 and 115,335.60 is: 173,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,701.60 : 232,052.40 = 115,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,701.60/232,052.40 = 115,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,701.60x = 232,052.40 × 115,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,701.60x = 26,763,902,785.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,763,902,785.44/154,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,003.40

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