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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,639.60, 254,459.40 and 154,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,639.60, 254,459.40 and 154,087.60 is: 231,131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,639.60 : 254,459.40 = 154,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,639.60/254,459.40 = 154,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,639.60x = 254,459.40 × 154,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,639.60x = 39,209,038,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,209,038,243.44/169,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,131.40

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