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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,881.16, 230,849.82 and 70,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,881.16, 230,849.82 and 70,773 is: 106,172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,881.16 : 230,849.82 = 70,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,881.16/230,849.82 = 70,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,881.16x = 230,849.82 × 70,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,881.16x = 16,337,934,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,337,934,310.86/153,881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,172.41

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