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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,909.40, 232,364.10 and 137,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,909.40, 232,364.10 and 137,996.60 is: 206,994.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,909.40 : 232,364.10 = 137,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,909.40/232,364.10 = 137,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,909.40x = 232,364.10 × 137,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,909.40x = 32,065,455,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,065,455,762.06/154,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,994.90

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