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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,225.32, 231,281.31 and 52,994.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,225.32, 231,281.31 and 52,994.66 is: 79,472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,225.32 : 231,281.31 = 52,994.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,225.32/231,281.31 = 52,994.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,225.32x = 231,281.31 × 52,994.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,225.32x = 12,256,674,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,256,674,520.29/154,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,472.52

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