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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,878.20, 232,317.30 and 102,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,878.20, 232,317.30 and 102,001.40 is: 153,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,878.20 : 232,317.30 = 102,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,878.20/232,317.30 = 102,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,878.20x = 232,317.30 × 102,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,878.20x = 23,696,689,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,696,689,844.22/154,878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,002.10

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