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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,832.40, 232,248.60 and 131,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,832.40, 232,248.60 and 131,212.80 is: 196,819.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,832.40 : 232,248.60 = 131,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,832.40/232,248.60 = 131,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,832.40x = 232,248.60 × 131,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,832.40x = 30,473,989,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,473,989,102.08/154,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,819.20

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