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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,021.12, 275,679.70 and 154,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,021.12, 275,679.70 and 154,226 is: 231,044.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,021.12 : 275,679.70 = 154,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,021.12/275,679.70 = 154,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,021.12x = 275,679.70 × 154,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,021.12x = 42,516,977,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516,977,412.20/184,021.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,044.01

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