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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,377, 231,565.50 and 37,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,377, 231,565.50 and 37,641 is: 56,461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,377 : 231,565.50 = 37,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,377/231,565.50 = 37,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,377x = 231,565.50 × 37,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,377x = 8,716,356,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,716,356,985.50/154,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,461.50

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