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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,801.12, 232,305.24 and 56,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,801.12, 232,305.24 and 56,305.12 is: 84,495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,801.12 : 232,305.24 = 56,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,801.12/232,305.24 = 56,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,801.12x = 232,305.24 × 56,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,801.12x = 13,079,974,414.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,079,974,414.83/154,801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,495.35

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