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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,186.76, 231,367.62 and 60,758.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,186.76, 231,367.62 and 60,758.12 is: 91,171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,186.76 : 231,367.62 = 60,758.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,186.76/231,367.62 = 60,758.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,186.76x = 231,367.62 × 60,758.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,186.76x = 14,057,460,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,057,460,463.24/154,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,171.65

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