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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,967.70, 232,451.55 and 154,967.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,967.70, 232,451.55 and 154,967.70 is: 232,451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,967.70 : 232,451.55 = 154,967.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,967.70/232,451.55 = 154,967.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,967.70x = 232,451.55 × 154,967.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,967.70x = 36,022,482,064.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,022,482,064.94/154,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,451.55

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