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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,908.60, 232,362.90 and 115,542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,908.60, 232,362.90 and 115,542.60 is: 173,313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,908.60 : 232,362.90 = 115,542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,908.60/232,362.90 = 115,542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,908.60x = 232,362.90 × 115,542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,908.60x = 26,847,813,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,847,813,609.54/154,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,313.90

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