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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,635.60, 231,953.40 and 102,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,635.60, 231,953.40 and 102,104.40 is: 153,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,635.60 : 231,953.40 = 102,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,635.60/231,953.40 = 102,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,635.60x = 231,953.40 × 102,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,635.60x = 23,683,462,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,683,462,734.96/154,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,156.60

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