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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,864.36, 232,139.70 and 104,949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,864.36, 232,139.70 and 104,949.52 is: 157,317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,864.36 : 232,139.70 = 104,949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,864.36/232,139.70 = 104,949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,864.36x = 232,139.70 × 104,949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,864.36x = 24,362,950,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362,950,087.94/154,864.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,317.99

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