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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,968.79, 232,362.86 and 60,088.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,968.79, 232,362.86 and 60,088.13 is: 90,097.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,968.79 : 232,362.86 = 60,088.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,968.79/232,362.86 = 60,088.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,968.79x = 232,362.86 × 60,088.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,968.79x = 13,962,249,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,962,249,738.85/154,968.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,097.17

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