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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,862.47, 232,136.88 and 104,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,862.47, 232,136.88 and 104,947.66 is: 157,315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,862.47 : 232,136.88 = 104,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,862.47/232,136.88 = 104,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,862.47x = 232,136.88 × 104,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,862.47x = 24,362,222,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362,222,355.70/154,862.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,315.21

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