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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,912.54, 232,322.28 and 55,059.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,912.54, 232,322.28 and 55,059.61 is: 82,572.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,912.54 : 232,322.28 = 55,059.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,912.54/232,322.28 = 55,059.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,912.54x = 232,322.28 × 55,059.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,912.54x = 12,791,574,131.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,791,574,131.11/154,912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,572.88

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