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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,781.62, 232,275.99 and 56,285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,781.62, 232,275.99 and 56,285.62 is: 84,466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,781.62 : 232,275.99 = 56,285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,781.62/232,275.99 = 56,285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,781.62x = 232,275.99 × 56,285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,781.62x = 13,073,798,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,073,798,108.26/154,781.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,466.09

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