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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,858.40, 232,287.60 and 95,760.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,858.40, 232,287.60 and 95,760.80 is: 143,641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,858.40 : 232,287.60 = 95,760.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,858.40/232,287.60 = 95,760.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,858.40x = 232,287.60 × 95,760.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,858.40x = 22,244,046,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,244,046,406.08/154,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,641.20

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