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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,907.40, 232,361.10 and 137,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,907.40, 232,361.10 and 137,994.60 is: 206,991.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,907.40 : 232,361.10 = 137,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,907.40/232,361.10 = 137,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,907.40x = 232,361.10 × 137,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,907.40x = 32,064,577,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,064,577,050.06/154,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,991.90

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