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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,575.95, 231,561.99 and 106,535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,575.95, 231,561.99 and 106,535.96 is: 159,595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,575.95 : 231,561.99 = 106,535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,575.95/231,561.99 = 106,535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,575.95x = 231,561.99 × 106,535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,575.95x = 24,669,678,614.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,669,678,614.71/154,575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,595.85

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