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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,901.34, 232,226.92 and 60,082.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,901.34, 232,226.92 and 60,082.58 is: 90,075.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,901.34 : 232,226.92 = 60,082.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,901.34/232,226.92 = 60,082.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,901.34x = 232,226.92 × 60,082.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,901.34x = 13,952,792,499.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,952,792,499.05/154,901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,075.35

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