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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,316.88, 231,316.92 and 75,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,316.88, 231,316.92 and 75,333.96 is: 112,923.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,316.88 : 231,316.92 = 75,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,316.88/231,316.92 = 75,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,316.88x = 231,316.92 × 75,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,316.88x = 17,426,019,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,426,019,598.60/154,316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,923.61

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