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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,954.20, 232,431.30 and 55,117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,954.20, 232,431.30 and 55,117.65 is: 82,676.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,954.20 : 232,431.30 = 55,117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,954.20/232,431.30 = 55,117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,954.20x = 232,431.30 × 55,117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,954.20x = 12,811,067,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,811,067,042.45/154,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,676.48

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