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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,051, 231,115.44 and 43,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,051, 231,115.44 and 43,243 is: 64,875.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,051 : 231,115.44 = 43,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,051/231,115.44 = 43,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,051x = 231,115.44 × 43,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,051x = 9,994,124,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,994,124,971.92/154,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,875.43

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