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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,784.62, 232,280.49 and 56,288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,784.62, 232,280.49 and 56,288.62 is: 84,470.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,784.62 : 232,280.49 = 56,288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,784.62/232,280.49 = 56,288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,784.62x = 232,280.49 × 56,288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,784.62x = 13,074,748,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074,748,235.02/154,784.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,470.59

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