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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,819.78, 232,200.51 and 60,049.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,819.78, 232,200.51 and 60,049.78 is: 90,063.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,819.78 : 232,200.51 = 60,049.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,819.78/232,200.51 = 60,049.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,819.78x = 232,200.51 × 60,049.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,819.78x = 13,943,589,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,943,589,541.39/154,819.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,063.36

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