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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,975.33, 232,463 and 61,481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,975.33, 232,463 and 61,481.08 is: 92,221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,975.33 : 232,463 = 61,481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,975.33/232,463 = 61,481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,975.33x = 232,463 × 61,481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,975.33x = 14,292,076,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,076,300.04/154,975.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,221.62

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