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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,284.88, 231,558.82 and 60,856.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,284.88, 231,558.82 and 60,856.24 is: 91,336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,284.88 : 231,558.82 = 60,856.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,284.88/231,558.82 = 60,856.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,284.88x = 231,558.82 × 60,856.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,284.88x = 14,091,799,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091,799,124.04/154,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,336.23

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