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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,233.24, 231,481.08 and 109,968.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,233.24, 231,481.08 and 109,968.36 is: 165,046.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,233.24 : 231,481.08 = 109,968.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,233.24/231,481.08 = 109,968.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,233.24x = 231,481.08 × 109,968.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,233.24x = 25,455,594,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,455,594,738.63/154,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,046.10

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