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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,949.52, 232,347.56 and 55,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,949.52, 232,347.56 and 55,094.80 is: 82,614.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,949.52 : 232,347.56 = 55,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,949.52/232,347.56 = 55,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,949.52x = 232,347.56 × 55,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,949.52x = 12,801,142,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,801,142,348.69/154,949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,614.92

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