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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,521.24, 232,834.74 and 127,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,521.24, 232,834.74 and 127,056.52 is: 191,450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,521.24 : 232,834.74 = 127,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,521.24/232,834.74 = 127,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,521.24x = 232,834.74 × 127,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,521.24x = 29,583,170,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,583,170,304.39/154,521.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,450.52

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