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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,182.68, 212,807.66 and 100,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,182.68, 212,807.66 and 100,374 is: 138,539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,182.68 : 212,807.66 = 100,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,182.68/212,807.66 = 100,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,182.68x = 212,807.66 × 100,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,182.68x = 21,360,356,064.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,360,356,064.84/154,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,539.27

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