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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,934.55, 232,893.90 and 146,077.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,934.55, 232,893.90 and 146,077.20 is: 219,579.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,934.55 : 232,893.90 = 146,077.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,934.55/232,893.90 = 146,077.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,934.55x = 232,893.90 × 146,077.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,934.55x = 34,020,488,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,020,488,809.08/154,934.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,579.74

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