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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,342.19, 231,355.41 and 104,427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,342.19, 231,355.41 and 104,427.56 is: 156,534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,342.19 : 231,355.41 = 104,427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,342.19/231,355.41 = 104,427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,342.19x = 231,355.41 × 104,427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,342.19x = 24,159,879,802.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,159,879,802.32/154,342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,534.52

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