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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,863.36, 232,138.20 and 104,948.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,863.36, 232,138.20 and 104,948.52 is: 157,316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,863.36 : 232,138.20 = 104,948.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,863.36/232,138.20 = 104,948.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,863.36x = 232,138.20 × 104,948.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,863.36x = 24,362,560,525.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362,560,525.46/154,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,316.49

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