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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,811.30, 232,435.65 and 95,762.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,811.30, 232,435.65 and 95,762.30 is: 143,778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,811.30 : 232,435.65 = 95,762.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,811.30/232,435.65 = 95,762.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,811.30x = 232,435.65 × 95,762.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,811.30x = 22,258,572,446.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258,572,446.00/154,811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,778.73

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