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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,274.67, 231,172.65 and 106,982.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,274.67, 231,172.65 and 106,982.01 is: 160,307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,274.67 : 231,172.65 = 106,982.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,274.67/231,172.65 = 106,982.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,274.67x = 231,172.65 × 106,982.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,274.67x = 24,731,314,754.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,731,314,754.03/154,274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,307.03

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