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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,780.98, 232,204.92 and 48,162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,780.98, 232,204.92 and 48,162.90 is: 72,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,780.98 : 232,204.92 = 48,162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,780.98/232,204.92 = 48,162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,780.98x = 232,204.92 × 48,162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,780.98x = 11,183,662,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,183,662,341.47/154,780.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,254.76

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