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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,769.60, 232,154.40 and 115,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,769.60, 232,154.40 and 115,403.60 is: 173,105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,769.60 : 232,154.40 = 115,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,769.60/232,154.40 = 115,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,769.60x = 232,154.40 × 115,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,769.60x = 26,791,453,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,791,453,515.84/154,769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,105.40

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