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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,931.80, 232,397.70 and 55,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,931.80, 232,397.70 and 55,204.60 is: 82,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,931.80 : 232,397.70 = 55,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,931.80/232,397.70 = 55,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,931.80x = 232,397.70 × 55,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,931.80x = 12,829,422,069.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,829,422,069.42/154,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,806.90

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