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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,243.14, 230,947.32 and 100,801.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,243.14, 230,947.32 and 100,801.98 is: 150,930.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,243.14 : 230,947.32 = 100,801.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,243.14/230,947.32 = 100,801.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,243.14x = 230,947.32 × 100,801.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,243.14x = 23,279,947,131.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,279,947,131.69/154,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,930.19

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