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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,912.42, 232,320.03 and 49,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,912.42, 232,320.03 and 49,708 is: 74,546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,912.42 : 232,320.03 = 49,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,912.42/232,320.03 = 49,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,912.42x = 232,320.03 × 49,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,912.42x = 11,548,164,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,548,164,051.24/154,912.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,546.41

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