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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,186.58, 231,367.34 and 60,757.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,186.58, 231,367.34 and 60,757.94 is: 91,171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,186.58 : 231,367.34 = 60,757.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,186.58/231,367.34 = 60,757.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,186.58x = 231,367.34 × 60,757.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,186.58x = 14,057,401,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,057,401,501.05/154,186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,171.37

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