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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,973.36, 232,460.04 and 108,317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,973.36, 232,460.04 and 108,317.36 is: 162,476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,973.36 : 232,460.04 = 108,317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,973.36/232,460.04 = 108,317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,973.36x = 232,460.04 × 108,317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,973.36x = 25,179,457,838.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,179,457,838.29/154,973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,476.04

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