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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,179.21, 212,802.84 and 100,370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,179.21, 212,802.84 and 100,370.49 is: 138,534.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,179.21 : 212,802.84 = 100,370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,179.21/212,802.84 = 100,370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,179.21x = 212,802.84 × 100,370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,179.21x = 21,359,125,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,359,125,324.19/154,179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,534.41

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