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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,257.36, 231,302.88 and 83,218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,257.36, 231,302.88 and 83,218.08 is: 124,782.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,257.36 : 231,302.88 = 83,218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,257.36/231,302.88 = 83,218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,257.36x = 231,302.88 × 83,218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,257.36x = 19,248,581,572.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,248,581,572.07/154,257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,782.26

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