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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,804.32, 232,206.72 and 42,486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,804.32, 232,206.72 and 42,486.06 is: 63,729.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,804.32 : 232,206.72 = 42,486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,804.32/232,206.72 = 42,486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,804.32x = 232,206.72 × 42,486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,804.32x = 9,865,548,638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,865,548,638.32/154,804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,729.16

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