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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,671.78, 231,955.74 and 69,229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,671.78, 231,955.74 and 69,229.11 is: 103,820.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,671.78 : 231,955.74 = 69,229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,671.78/231,955.74 = 69,229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,671.78x = 231,955.74 × 69,229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,671.78x = 16,058,089,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,058,089,439.59/154,671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,820.42

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