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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,977.60, 232,466.40 and 49,804.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,977.60, 232,466.40 and 49,804.80 is: 74,707.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,977.60 : 232,466.40 = 49,804.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,977.60/232,466.40 = 49,804.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,977.60x = 232,466.40 × 49,804.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,977.60x = 11,577,942,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,577,942,558.72/154,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,707.20

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