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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,871.40, 232,307.10 and 95,822.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,871.40, 232,307.10 and 95,822.40 is: 143,733.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,871.40 : 232,307.10 = 95,822.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,871.40/232,307.10 = 95,822.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,871.40x = 232,307.10 × 95,822.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,871.40x = 22,260,223,859.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260,223,859.04/154,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,733.60

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