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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,281.88, 231,554.32 and 60,853.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,281.88, 231,554.32 and 60,853.24 is: 91,331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,281.88 : 231,554.32 = 60,853.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,281.88/231,554.32 = 60,853.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,281.88x = 231,554.32 × 60,853.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,281.88x = 14,090,830,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,090,830,608.00/154,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,331.73

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