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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,871.98, 232,289.94 and 48,263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,871.98, 232,289.94 and 48,263.82 is: 72,390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,871.98 : 232,289.94 = 48,263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,871.98/232,289.94 = 48,263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,871.98x = 232,289.94 × 48,263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,871.98x = 11,211,199,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,211,199,851.97/154,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,390.11

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