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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,841.51, 232,285.35 and 54,993.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,841.51, 232,285.35 and 54,993.31 is: 82,498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,841.51 : 232,285.35 = 54,993.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,841.51/232,285.35 = 54,993.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,841.51x = 232,285.35 × 54,993.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,841.51x = 12,774,140,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774,140,261.01/154,841.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,498.16

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