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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,819.28, 232,199.76 and 60,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,819.28, 232,199.76 and 60,049.28 is: 90,062.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,819.28 : 232,199.76 = 60,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,819.28/232,199.76 = 60,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,819.28x = 232,199.76 × 60,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,819.28x = 13,943,428,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,943,428,404.17/154,819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,062.61

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