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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,243.36, 231,399.64 and 54,404.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,243.36, 231,399.64 and 54,404.38 is: 81,618.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,243.36 : 231,399.64 = 54,404.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,243.36/231,399.64 = 54,404.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,243.36x = 231,399.64 × 54,404.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,243.36x = 12,589,154,648.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,154,648.47/154,243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,618.78

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