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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,269, 231,314.94 and 60,723.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,269, 231,314.94 and 60,723.72 is: 91,050.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,269 : 231,314.94 = 60,723.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,269/231,314.94 = 60,723.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,269x = 231,314.94 × 60,723.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,269x = 14,046,303,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,046,303,648.38/154,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,050.72

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