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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,155, 231,232.59 and 43,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,155, 231,232.59 and 43,347 is: 65,020.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,155 : 231,232.59 = 43,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,155/231,232.59 = 43,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,155x = 231,232.59 × 43,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,155x = 10,023,239,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,023,239,078.73/154,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,020.53

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