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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,367.82, 231,418.62 and 59,664.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,367.82, 231,418.62 and 59,664.45 is: 89,445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,367.82 : 231,418.62 = 59,664.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,367.82/231,418.62 = 59,664.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,367.82x = 231,418.62 × 59,664.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,367.82x = 13,807,464,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,807,464,682.06/154,367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,445.23

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