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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,150.65, 231,222.69 and 71,044.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,150.65, 231,222.69 and 71,044.65 is: 106,565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,150.65 : 231,222.69 = 71,044.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,150.65/231,222.69 = 71,044.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,150.65x = 231,222.69 × 71,044.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,150.65x = 16,427,135,083.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,427,135,083.11/154,150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,565.46

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