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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,863.65, 232,246.27 and 105,262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,863.65, 232,246.27 and 105,262.49 is: 157,860.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,863.65 : 232,246.27 = 105,262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,863.65/232,246.27 = 105,262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,863.65x = 232,246.27 × 105,262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,863.65x = 24,446,820,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,446,820,673.41/154,863.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,860.29

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