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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,177.92, 231,263.28 and 71,071.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,177.92, 231,263.28 and 71,071.92 is: 106,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,177.92 : 231,263.28 = 71,071.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,177.92/231,263.28 = 71,071.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,177.92x = 231,263.28 × 71,071.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,177.92x = 16,436,325,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,436,325,335.10/154,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,606.22

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