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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,728.53, 232,110.16 and 138,835.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,728.53, 232,110.16 and 138,835.86 is: 208,269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,728.53 : 232,110.16 = 138,835.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,728.53/232,110.16 = 138,835.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,728.53x = 232,110.16 × 138,835.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,728.53x = 32,225,213,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225,213,331.25/154,728.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,269.37

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