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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,270, 231,316.44 and 60,724.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,270, 231,316.44 and 60,724.72 is: 91,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,270 : 231,316.44 = 60,724.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,270/231,316.44 = 60,724.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,270x = 231,316.44 × 60,724.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,270x = 14,046,626,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,046,626,050.40/154,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,052.22

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