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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,924.20, 232,040.70 and 151,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,924.20, 232,040.70 and 151,468.20 is: 226,864.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,924.20 : 232,040.70 = 151,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,924.20/232,040.70 = 151,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,924.20x = 232,040.70 × 151,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,924.20x = 35,146,787,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,146,787,155.74/154,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,864.41

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