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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,954.10, 232,431.15 and 154,954.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,954.10, 232,431.15 and 154,954.10 is: 232,431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,954.10 : 232,431.15 = 154,954.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,954.10/232,431.15 = 154,954.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,954.10x = 232,431.15 × 154,954.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,954.10x = 36,016,159,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,016,159,660.22/154,954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,431.15

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