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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,917.44, 232,327.52 and 49,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,917.44, 232,327.52 and 49,713 is: 74,553.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,917.44 : 232,327.52 = 49,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,917.44/232,327.52 = 49,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,917.44x = 232,327.52 × 49,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,917.44x = 11,549,698,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,549,698,001.76/154,917.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,553.89

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