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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,637.52, 231,562.62 and 101,887.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,637.52, 231,562.62 and 101,887.08 is: 152,571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,637.52 : 231,562.62 = 101,887.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,637.52/231,562.62 = 101,887.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,637.52x = 231,562.62 × 101,887.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,637.52x = 23,593,239,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,593,239,188.95/154,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,571.25

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