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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,863.36, 232,437.60 and 95,814.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,863.36, 232,437.60 and 95,814.36 is: 143,809.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,863.36 : 232,437.60 = 95,814.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,863.36/232,437.60 = 95,814.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,863.36x = 232,437.60 × 95,814.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,863.36x = 22,270,859,883.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270,859,883.94/154,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,809.74

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