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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,843.78, 232,108.82 and 104,928.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,843.78, 232,108.82 and 104,928.92 is: 157,287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,843.78 : 232,108.82 = 104,928.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,843.78/232,108.82 = 104,928.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,843.78x = 232,108.82 × 104,928.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,843.78x = 24,354,927,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,354,927,088.66/154,843.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,287.09

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