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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,161, 231,241.56 and 43,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,161, 231,241.56 and 43,353 is: 65,029.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,161 : 231,241.56 = 43,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,161/231,241.56 = 43,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,161x = 231,241.56 × 43,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,161x = 10,025,015,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,025,015,350.68/154,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,029.52

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