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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,969.10, 232,453.65 and 104,777.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,969.10, 232,453.65 and 104,777.45 is: 157,166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,969.10 : 232,453.65 = 104,777.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,969.10/232,453.65 = 104,777.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,969.10x = 232,453.65 × 104,777.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,969.10x = 24,355,900,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,355,900,690.19/154,969.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,166.18

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