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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,861.69, 232,377.17 and 60,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,861.69, 232,377.17 and 60,095.60 is: 90,176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,861.69 : 232,377.17 = 60,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,861.69/232,377.17 = 60,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,861.69x = 232,377.17 × 60,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,861.69x = 13,964,846,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,964,846,511.66/154,861.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,176.25

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