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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,268, 231,313.44 and 60,722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,268, 231,313.44 and 60,722.72 is: 91,049.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,268 : 231,313.44 = 60,722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,268/231,313.44 = 60,722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,268x = 231,313.44 × 60,722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,268x = 14,045,981,249.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,045,981,249.36/154,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,049.22

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