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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,038.52, 231,041.82 and 104,437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,038.52, 231,041.82 and 104,437.24 is: 156,645.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,038.52 : 231,041.82 = 104,437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,038.52/231,041.82 = 104,437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,038.52x = 231,041.82 × 104,437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,038.52x = 24,129,370,005.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,129,370,005.38/154,038.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,645.04

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