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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,028.28, 230,984.10 and 60,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,028.28, 230,984.10 and 60,483 is: 90,701.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,028.28 : 230,984.10 = 60,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,028.28/230,984.10 = 60,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,028.28x = 230,984.10 × 60,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,028.28x = 13,970,611,320.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,970,611,320.30/154,028.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,701.60

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