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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,168.68, 231,112.74 and 59,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,168.68, 231,112.74 and 59,338.44 is: 88,953.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,168.68 : 231,112.74 = 59,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,168.68/231,112.74 = 59,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,168.68x = 231,112.74 × 59,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,168.68x = 13,713,869,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,713,869,455.73/154,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,953.67

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