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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,970.23, 232,365.01 and 60,089.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,970.23, 232,365.01 and 60,089.57 is: 90,099.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,970.23 : 232,365.01 = 60,089.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,970.23/232,365.01 = 60,089.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,970.23x = 232,365.01 × 60,089.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,970.23x = 13,962,712,071.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,962,712,071.67/154,970.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,099.32

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