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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,991.72, 230,995.85 and 48,818.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,991.72, 230,995.85 and 48,818.89 is: 73,230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,991.72 : 230,995.85 = 48,818.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,991.72/230,995.85 = 48,818.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,991.72x = 230,995.85 × 48,818.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,991.72x = 11,276,959,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,276,959,958.67/153,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,230.95

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