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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,882.08, 232,236.72 and 75,826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,882.08, 232,236.72 and 75,826.08 is: 113,696.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,882.08 : 232,236.72 = 75,826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,882.08/232,236.72 = 75,826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,882.08x = 232,236.72 × 75,826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,882.08x = 17,609,600,109.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,609,600,109.66/154,882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,696.82

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