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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,201.89, 231,303.96 and 54,363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,201.89, 231,303.96 and 54,363.99 is: 81,546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,201.89 : 231,303.96 = 54,363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,201.89/231,303.96 = 54,363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,201.89x = 231,303.96 × 54,363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,201.89x = 12,574,606,168.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,574,606,168.40/154,201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,546.38

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