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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,946.40, 232,419.60 and 107,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,946.40, 232,419.60 and 107,707.20 is: 161,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,946.40 : 232,419.60 = 107,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,946.40/232,419.60 = 107,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,946.40x = 232,419.60 × 107,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,946.40x = 25,033,264,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,033,264,341.12/154,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,560.80

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