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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,342.58, 231,355.97 and 104,427.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,342.58, 231,355.97 and 104,427.95 is: 156,535.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,342.58 : 231,355.97 = 104,427.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,342.58/231,355.97 = 104,427.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,342.58x = 231,355.97 × 104,427.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,342.58x = 24,160,027,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,160,027,988.44/154,342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,535.08

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