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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,967.40, 232,451.10 and 153,491.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,967.40, 232,451.10 and 153,491.18 is: 230,236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,967.40 : 232,451.10 = 153,491.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,967.40/232,451.10 = 153,491.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,967.40x = 232,451.10 × 153,491.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,967.40x = 35,679,192,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,679,192,469.04/154,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,236.76

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