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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,804.28, 232,227.08 and 61,288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,804.28, 232,227.08 and 61,288.16 is: 91,940.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,804.28 : 232,227.08 = 61,288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,804.28/232,227.08 = 61,288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,804.28x = 232,227.08 × 61,288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,804.28x = 14,232,770,435.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,232,770,435.37/154,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,940.42

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