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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,841.52, 232,273.08 and 61,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,841.52, 232,273.08 and 61,347 is: 92,024.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,841.52 : 232,273.08 = 61,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,841.52/232,273.08 = 61,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,841.52x = 232,273.08 × 61,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,841.52x = 14,249,256,638.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249,256,638.76/154,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,024.78

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