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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,849.80, 232,117.80 and 104,934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,849.80, 232,117.80 and 104,934.90 is: 157,296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,849.80 : 232,117.80 = 104,934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,849.80/232,117.80 = 104,934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,849.80x = 232,117.80 × 104,934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,849.80x = 24,357,258,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,357,258,131.22/154,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,296.03

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