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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,721.78, 231,688.80 and 101,971.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,721.78, 231,688.80 and 101,971.34 is: 152,697.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,721.78 : 231,688.80 = 101,971.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,721.78/231,688.80 = 101,971.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,721.78x = 231,688.80 × 101,971.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,721.78x = 23,625,617,398.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,625,617,398.99/154,721.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,697.43

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