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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,957.60, 232,359.56 and 55,102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,957.60, 232,359.56 and 55,102.76 is: 82,626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,957.60 : 232,359.56 = 55,102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,957.60/232,359.56 = 55,102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,957.60x = 232,359.56 × 55,102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,957.60x = 12,803,653,068.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803,653,068.39/154,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,626.82

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