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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,153.65, 231,227.22 and 71,047.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,153.65, 231,227.22 and 71,047.65 is: 106,569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,153.65 : 231,227.22 = 71,047.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,153.65/231,227.22 = 71,047.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,153.65x = 231,227.22 × 71,047.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,153.65x = 16,428,150,597.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,428,150,597.03/154,153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,569.97

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