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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,963.80, 232,445.70 and 153,797.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,963.80, 232,445.70 and 153,797.40 is: 230,696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,963.80 : 232,445.70 = 153,797.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,963.80/232,445.70 = 153,797.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,963.80x = 232,445.70 × 153,797.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,963.80x = 35,749,544,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,749,544,301.18/154,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,696.10

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