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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,764.88, 232,419.48 and 152,548.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,764.88, 232,419.48 and 152,548.72 is: 229,091.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,764.88 : 232,419.48 = 152,548.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,764.88/232,419.48 = 152,548.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,764.88x = 232,419.48 × 152,548.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,764.88x = 35,455,294,177.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,455,294,177.07/154,764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,091.34

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