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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,344.19, 231,358.41 and 104,429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,344.19, 231,358.41 and 104,429.56 is: 156,537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,344.19 : 231,358.41 = 104,429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,344.19/231,358.41 = 104,429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,344.19x = 231,358.41 × 104,429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,344.19x = 24,160,656,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,160,656,958.60/154,344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,537.52

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