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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,916.64, 232,377.40 and 60,152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,916.64, 232,377.40 and 60,152.32 is: 90,229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,916.64 : 232,377.40 = 60,152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,916.64/232,377.40 = 60,152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,916.64x = 232,377.40 × 60,152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,916.64x = 13,978,039,725.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,978,039,725.57/154,916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,229.43

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