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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,867.60, 232,301.40 and 61,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,867.60, 232,301.40 and 61,361.20 is: 92,041.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,867.60 : 232,301.40 = 61,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,867.60/232,301.40 = 61,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,867.60x = 232,301.40 × 61,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,867.60x = 14,254,292,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254,292,665.68/154,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,041.80

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