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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,856.40, 232,284.60 and 95,758.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,856.40, 232,284.60 and 95,758.80 is: 143,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,856.40 : 232,284.60 = 95,758.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,856.40/232,284.60 = 95,758.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,856.40x = 232,284.60 × 95,758.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,856.40x = 22,243,294,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,243,294,554.48/154,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,638.20

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