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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,831.80, 232,247.70 and 84,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,831.80, 232,247.70 and 84,847.80 is: 127,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,831.80 : 232,247.70 = 84,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,831.80/232,247.70 = 84,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,831.80x = 232,247.70 × 84,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,831.80x = 19,705,706,400.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,705,706,400.06/154,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,271.70

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