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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,844.78, 232,110.31 and 104,929.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,844.78, 232,110.31 and 104,929.92 is: 157,288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,844.78 : 232,110.31 = 104,929.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,844.78/232,110.31 = 104,929.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,844.78x = 232,110.31 × 104,929.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,844.78x = 24,355,316,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,355,316,259.48/154,844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,288.58

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