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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,964.96, 232,247.63 and 74,984.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,964.96, 232,247.63 and 74,984.13 is: 112,379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,964.96 : 232,247.63 = 74,984.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,964.96/232,247.63 = 74,984.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,964.96x = 232,247.63 × 74,984.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,964.96x = 17,414,886,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414,886,667.57/154,964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,379.51

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