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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,781.90, 235,172.85 and 154,189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,781.90, 235,172.85 and 154,189.90 is: 231,284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,781.90 : 235,172.85 = 154,189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,781.90/235,172.85 = 154,189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,781.90x = 235,172.85 × 154,189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,781.90x = 36,261,278,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,261,278,224.22/156,781.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,284.85

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