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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,665.65, 231,999.85 and 61,171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,665.65, 231,999.85 and 61,171.41 is: 91,757.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,665.65 : 231,999.85 = 61,171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,665.65/231,999.85 = 61,171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,665.65x = 231,999.85 × 61,171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,665.65x = 14,191,757,638.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,191,757,638.43/154,665.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,757.66

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