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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,977.33, 232,466 and 61,483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,977.33, 232,466 and 61,483.08 is: 92,224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,977.33 : 232,466 = 61,483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,977.33/232,466 = 61,483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,977.33x = 232,466 × 61,483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,977.33x = 14,292,725,675.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,725,675.28/154,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,224.62

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