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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,963.40, 232,445.10 and 154,963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,963.40, 232,445.10 and 154,963.40 is: 232,445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,963.40 : 232,445.10 = 154,963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,963.40/232,445.10 = 154,963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,963.40x = 232,445.10 × 154,963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,963.40x = 36,020,483,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,020,483,009.34/154,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,445.10

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