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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,864.89, 232,381.97 and 60,098.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,864.89, 232,381.97 and 60,098.81 is: 90,181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,864.89 : 232,381.97 = 60,098.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,864.89/232,381.97 = 60,098.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,864.89x = 232,381.97 × 60,098.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,864.89x = 13,965,878,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,965,878,625.42/154,864.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,181.05

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