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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,889.52, 232,348.14 and 60,117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,889.52, 232,348.14 and 60,117.48 is: 90,181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,889.52 : 232,348.14 = 60,117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,889.52/232,348.14 = 60,117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,889.52x = 232,348.14 × 60,117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,889.52x = 13,968,184,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,968,184,659.49/154,889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,181.60

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