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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,977.40, 232,466.10 and 135,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,977.40, 232,466.10 and 135,294.40 is: 202,941.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,977.40 : 232,466.10 = 135,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,977.40/232,466.10 = 135,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,977.40x = 232,466.10 × 135,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,977.40x = 31,451,361,519.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,451,361,519.84/154,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,941.60

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