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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,783.61, 232,175.46 and 102,180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,783.61, 232,175.46 and 102,180.79 is: 153,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,783.61 : 232,175.46 = 102,180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,783.61/232,175.46 = 102,180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,783.61x = 232,175.46 × 102,180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,783.61x = 23,723,872,594.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,723,872,594.81/154,783.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,271.22

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