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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,211.12, 231,316.92 and 43,403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,211.12, 231,316.92 and 43,403.12 is: 65,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,211.12 : 231,316.92 = 43,403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,211.12/231,316.92 = 43,403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,211.12x = 231,316.92 × 43,403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,211.12x = 10,039,876,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,039,876,036.79/154,211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,104.75

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