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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,811.80, 232,436.40 and 95,762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,811.80, 232,436.40 and 95,762.80 is: 143,779.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,811.80 : 232,436.40 = 95,762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,811.80/232,436.40 = 95,762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,811.80x = 232,436.40 × 95,762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,811.80x = 22,258,760,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258,760,485.92/154,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,779.48

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