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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,855.10, 232,125.77 and 104,940.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,855.10, 232,125.77 and 104,940.26 is: 157,304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,855.10 : 232,125.77 = 104,940.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,855.10/232,125.77 = 104,940.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,855.10x = 232,125.77 × 104,940.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,855.10x = 24,359,338,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,359,338,656.50/154,855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,304.08

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