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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,282.53, 231,340.58 and 69,996.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,282.53, 231,340.58 and 69,996.71 is: 104,957.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,282.53 : 231,340.58 = 69,996.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,282.53/231,340.58 = 69,996.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,282.53x = 231,340.58 × 69,996.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,282.53x = 16,193,078,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,193,078,679.06/154,282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,957.31

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