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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,871, 230,806.50 and 43,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,871, 230,806.50 and 43,063 is: 64,594.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,871 : 230,806.50 = 43,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,871/230,806.50 = 43,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,871x = 230,806.50 × 43,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,871x = 9,939,220,309.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,939,220,309.50/153,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,594.50

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