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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,267.47, 231,027.66 and 106,749.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,267.47, 231,027.66 and 106,749.36 is: 159,865.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,267.47 : 231,027.66 = 106,749.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,267.47/231,027.66 = 106,749.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,267.47x = 231,027.66 × 106,749.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,267.47x = 24,662,054,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,662,054,847.30/154,267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,865.56

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