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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,847.78, 232,114.81 and 104,932.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,847.78, 232,114.81 and 104,932.92 is: 157,293.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,847.78 : 232,114.81 = 104,932.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,847.78/232,114.81 = 104,932.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,847.78x = 232,114.81 × 104,932.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,847.78x = 24,356,484,788.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356,484,788.55/154,847.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,293.08

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