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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,957.74, 232,355.96 and 55,103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,957.74, 232,355.96 and 55,103.43 is: 82,626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,957.74 : 232,355.96 = 55,103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,957.74/232,355.96 = 55,103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,957.74x = 232,355.96 × 55,103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,957.74x = 12,803,610,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803,610,101.43/154,957.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,626.46

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