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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,844.51, 232,289.85 and 54,996.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,844.51, 232,289.85 and 54,996.33 is: 82,502.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,844.51 : 232,289.85 = 54,996.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,844.51/232,289.85 = 54,996.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,844.51x = 232,289.85 × 54,996.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,844.51x = 12,775,089,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,775,089,246.25/154,844.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,502.70

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