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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,690.79, 232,002.77 and 54,854.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,690.79, 232,002.77 and 54,854.24 is: 82,269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,690.79 : 232,002.77 = 54,854.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,690.79/232,002.77 = 54,854.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,690.79x = 232,002.77 × 54,854.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,690.79x = 12,726,335,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,726,335,626.24/154,690.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,269.51

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