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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,186.82, 231,367.72 and 60,758.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,186.82, 231,367.72 and 60,758.18 is: 91,171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,186.82 : 231,367.72 = 60,758.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,186.82/231,367.72 = 60,758.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,186.82x = 231,367.72 × 60,758.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,186.82x = 14,057,481,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,057,481,577.95/154,186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,171.75

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