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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,125, 231,234.12 and 109,233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,125, 231,234.12 and 109,233.18 is: 163,882.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,125 : 231,234.12 = 109,233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,125/231,234.12 = 109,233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,125x = 231,234.12 × 109,233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,125x = 25,258,438,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,258,438,252.10/154,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,882.81

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