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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,558.40, 231,837.60 and 106,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,558.40, 231,837.60 and 106,865.60 is: 160,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,558.40 : 231,837.60 = 106,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,558.40/231,837.60 = 106,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,558.40x = 231,837.60 × 106,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,558.40x = 24,775,464,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775,464,226.56/154,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,298.40

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