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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,475.81, 231,801.29 and 83,397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,475.81, 231,801.29 and 83,397.50 is: 125,143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,475.81 : 231,801.29 = 83,397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,475.81/231,801.29 = 83,397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,475.81x = 231,801.29 × 83,397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,475.81x = 19,331,648,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,331,648,157.89/154,475.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,143.53

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