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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,169.93, 231,273.43 and 54,309.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,169.93, 231,273.43 and 54,309.49 is: 81,470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,169.93 : 231,273.43 = 54,309.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,169.93/231,273.43 = 54,309.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,169.93x = 231,273.43 × 54,309.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,169.93x = 12,560,341,319.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,560,341,319.89/154,169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,470.76

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