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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,948.64, 232,367.12 and 58,864.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,948.64, 232,367.12 and 58,864.96 is: 88,276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,948.64 : 232,367.12 = 58,864.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,948.64/232,367.12 = 58,864.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,948.64x = 232,367.12 × 58,864.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,948.64x = 13,678,281,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,678,281,224.12/154,948.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,276.23

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