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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,961.48, 232,554.27 and 55,122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,961.48, 232,554.27 and 55,122.50 is: 82,723.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,961.48 : 232,554.27 = 55,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,961.48/232,554.27 = 55,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,961.48x = 232,554.27 × 55,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,961.48x = 12,818,972,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,818,972,748.08/154,961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,723.61

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