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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,865.89, 232,383.47 and 60,099.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,865.89, 232,383.47 and 60,099.81 is: 90,182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,865.89 : 232,383.47 = 60,099.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,865.89/232,383.47 = 60,099.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,865.89x = 232,383.47 × 60,099.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,865.89x = 13,966,202,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,966,202,394.14/154,865.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,182.56

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