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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,207.56, 231,189.43 and 101,229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,207.56, 231,189.43 and 101,229.51 is: 151,764.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,207.56 : 231,189.43 = 101,229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,207.56/231,189.43 = 101,229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,207.56x = 231,189.43 × 101,229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,207.56x = 23,403,192,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403,192,716.08/154,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,764.24

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