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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,860, 232,133.13 and 104,945.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,860, 232,133.13 and 104,945.16 is: 157,311.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,860 : 232,133.13 = 104,945.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,860/232,133.13 = 104,945.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,860x = 232,133.13 × 104,945.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,860x = 24,361,248,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,361,248,469.15/154,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,311.43

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