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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,720.78, 231,687.30 and 101,970.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,720.78, 231,687.30 and 101,970.34 is: 152,695.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,720.78 : 231,687.30 = 101,970.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,720.78/231,687.30 = 101,970.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,720.78x = 231,687.30 × 101,970.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,720.78x = 23,625,232,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,625,232,754.68/154,720.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,695.93

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