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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,958.22, 232,140.87 and 104,791.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,958.22, 232,140.87 and 104,791.86 is: 156,987.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,958.22 : 232,140.87 = 104,791.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,958.22/232,140.87 = 104,791.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,958.22x = 232,140.87 × 104,791.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,958.22x = 24,326,473,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326,473,549.32/154,958.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,987.31

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