Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,033, 231,049.50 and 55,537
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,033, 231,049.50 and 55,537 is: 83,305.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,033 : 231,049.50 = 55,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,033/231,049.50 = 55,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,033x = 231,049.50 × 55,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,033x = 12,831,796,081.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,831,796,081.50/154,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,305.50
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