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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,158.21, 212,773.86 and 100,349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,158.21, 212,773.86 and 100,349.49 is: 138,505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,158.21 : 212,773.86 = 100,349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,158.21/212,773.86 = 100,349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,158.21x = 212,773.86 × 100,349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,158.21x = 21,351,748,336.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,351,748,336.33/154,158.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,505.42

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