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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,999.25, 232,518.93 and 106,878.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,999.25, 232,518.93 and 106,878.42 is: 160,331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,999.25 : 232,518.93 = 106,878.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,999.25/232,518.93 = 106,878.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,999.25x = 232,518.93 × 106,878.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,999.25x = 24,851,255,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,851,255,858.49/154,999.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,331.46

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