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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,268.47, 231,029.16 and 106,750.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,268.47, 231,029.16 and 106,750.36 is: 159,867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,268.47 : 231,029.16 = 106,750.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,268.47/231,029.16 = 106,750.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,268.47x = 231,029.16 × 106,750.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,268.47x = 24,662,446,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,662,446,000.50/154,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,867.06

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