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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,787.01, 230,892.99 and 106,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,787.01, 230,892.99 and 106,285.06 is: 159,574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,787.01 : 230,892.99 = 106,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,787.01/230,892.99 = 106,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,787.01x = 230,892.99 × 106,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,787.01x = 24,540,475,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,540,475,185.78/153,787.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,574.44

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