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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,835.10, 232,196.96 and 53,605.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,835.10, 232,196.96 and 53,605.67 is: 80,389.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,835.10 : 232,196.96 = 53,605.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,835.10/232,196.96 = 53,605.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,835.10x = 232,196.96 × 53,605.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,835.10x = 12,447,073,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,447,073,612.76/154,835.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,389.22

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