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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,069.54, 230,945.74 and 75,086.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,069.54, 230,945.74 and 75,086.04 is: 112,551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,069.54 : 230,945.74 = 75,086.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,069.54/230,945.74 = 75,086.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,069.54x = 230,945.74 × 75,086.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,069.54x = 17,340,801,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,340,801,071.47/154,069.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,551.78

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