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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,297.53, 231,446.37 and 101,324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,297.53, 231,446.37 and 101,324.13 is: 151,986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,297.53 : 231,446.37 = 101,324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,297.53/231,446.37 = 101,324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,297.53x = 231,446.37 × 101,324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,297.53x = 23,451,102,081.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,451,102,081.91/154,297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,986.24

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