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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,266.48, 231,026.16 and 106,748.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,266.48, 231,026.16 and 106,748.36 is: 159,864.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,266.48 : 231,026.16 = 106,748.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,266.48/231,026.16 = 106,748.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,266.48x = 231,026.16 × 106,748.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,266.48x = 24,661,663,697.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,661,663,697.10/154,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,864.05

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