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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,145.44, 231,236.68 and 54,284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,145.44, 231,236.68 and 54,284.99 is: 81,434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,145.44 : 231,236.68 = 54,284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,145.44/231,236.68 = 54,284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,145.44x = 231,236.68 × 54,284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,145.44x = 12,552,680,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,552,680,861.43/154,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,434.01

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