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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,979.52, 232,265.04 and 61,434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,979.52, 232,265.04 and 61,434.24 is: 92,070.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,979.52 : 232,265.04 = 61,434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,979.52/232,265.04 = 61,434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,979.52x = 232,265.04 × 61,434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,979.52x = 14,269,026,210.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,026,210.97/154,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,070.40

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