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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,169.54, 231,222.53 and 59,367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,169.54, 231,222.53 and 59,367.19 is: 89,038.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,169.54 : 231,222.53 = 59,367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,169.54/231,222.53 = 59,367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,169.54x = 231,222.53 × 59,367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,169.54x = 13,727,031,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,727,031,870.79/154,169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,038.55

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