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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,143.44, 231,233.68 and 54,282.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,143.44, 231,233.68 and 54,282.99 is: 81,431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,143.44 : 231,233.68 = 54,282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,143.44/231,233.68 = 54,282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,143.44x = 231,233.68 × 54,282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,143.44x = 12,552,055,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,552,055,539.10/154,143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,431.01

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