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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,093.76, 231,124.08 and 104,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,093.76, 231,124.08 and 104,492.24 is: 156,727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,093.76 : 231,124.08 = 104,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,093.76/231,124.08 = 104,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,093.76x = 231,124.08 × 104,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,093.76x = 24,150,672,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,150,672,837.14/154,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,727.13

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