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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,786.99, 232,196.38 and 53,584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,786.99, 232,196.38 and 53,584.88 is: 80,382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,786.99 : 232,196.38 = 53,584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,786.99/232,196.38 = 53,584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,786.99x = 232,196.38 × 53,584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,786.99x = 12,442,214,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,442,214,734.53/154,786.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,382.82

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