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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,828.67, 232,187.29 and 53,599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,828.67, 232,187.29 and 53,599.25 is: 80,379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,828.67 : 232,187.29 = 53,599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,828.67/232,187.29 = 53,599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,828.67x = 232,187.29 × 53,599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,828.67x = 12,445,065,050.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,445,065,050.00/154,828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,379.59

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