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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,122.72, 231,184.08 and 43,314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,122.72, 231,184.08 and 43,314.72 is: 64,972.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,122.72 : 231,184.08 = 43,314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,122.72/231,184.08 = 43,314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,122.72x = 231,184.08 × 43,314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,122.72x = 10,013,673,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,013,673,693.66/154,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,972.08

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