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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,666.73, 231,999.91 and 42,347.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,666.73, 231,999.91 and 42,347.81 is: 63,521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,666.73 : 231,999.91 = 42,347.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,666.73/231,999.91 = 42,347.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,666.73x = 231,999.91 × 42,347.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,666.73x = 9,824,686,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,824,686,842.83/154,666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,521.66

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