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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,781.97, 232,133.94 and 59,979.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,781.97, 232,133.94 and 59,979.57 is: 89,954.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,781.97 : 232,133.94 = 59,979.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,781.97/232,133.94 = 59,979.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,781.97x = 232,133.94 × 59,979.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,781.97x = 13,923,293,903.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,923,293,903.61/154,781.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,954.24

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