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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,036.28, 230,996.08 and 60,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,036.28, 230,996.08 and 60,491 is: 90,713.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,036.28 : 230,996.08 = 60,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,036.28/230,996.08 = 60,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,036.28x = 230,996.08 × 60,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,036.28x = 13,973,183,875.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,973,183,875.28/154,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,713.59

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