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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,727.79, 231,697.80 and 101,977.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,727.79, 231,697.80 and 101,977.35 is: 152,706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,727.79 : 231,697.80 = 101,977.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,727.79/231,697.80 = 101,977.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,727.79x = 231,697.80 × 101,977.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,727.79x = 23,627,927,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,627,927,644.83/154,727.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,706.42

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