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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,966.24, 232,462.32 and 55,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,966.24, 232,462.32 and 55,180.72 is: 82,775.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,966.24 : 232,462.32 = 55,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,966.24/232,462.32 = 55,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,966.24x = 232,462.32 × 55,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,966.24x = 12,827,438,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,827,438,190.47/154,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,775.69

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