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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,847.94, 231,878.28 and 141,857.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,847.94, 231,878.28 and 141,857.16 is: 212,425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,847.94 : 231,878.28 = 141,857.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,847.94/231,878.28 = 141,857.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,847.94x = 231,878.28 × 141,857.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,847.94x = 32,893,594,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,893,594,266.48/154,847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,425.13

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