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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,243.17, 230,947.34 and 100,801.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,243.17, 230,947.34 and 100,801.98 is: 150,930.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,243.17 : 230,947.34 = 100,801.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,243.17/230,947.34 = 100,801.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,243.17x = 230,947.34 × 100,801.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,243.17x = 23,279,948,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,279,948,643.72/154,243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,930.18

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