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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,381.60, 231,572.40 and 104,485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,381.60, 231,572.40 and 104,485.60 is: 156,728.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,381.60 : 231,572.40 = 104,485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,381.60/231,572.40 = 104,485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,381.60x = 231,572.40 × 104,485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,381.60x = 24,195,981,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,195,981,157.44/154,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,728.40

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