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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,860.65, 232,241.77 and 105,259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,860.65, 232,241.77 and 105,259.49 is: 157,855.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,860.65 : 232,241.77 = 105,259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,860.65/232,241.77 = 105,259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,860.65x = 232,241.77 × 105,259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,860.65x = 24,445,649,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,445,649,516.08/154,860.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,855.79

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