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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,371.20, 231,183.08 and 106,853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,371.20, 231,183.08 and 106,853.16 is: 160,021.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,371.20 : 231,183.08 = 106,853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,371.20/231,183.08 = 106,853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,371.20x = 231,183.08 × 106,853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,371.20x = 24,702,642,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,702,642,903.67/154,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,021.06

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