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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,979.97, 232,469.96 and 61,485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,979.97, 232,469.96 and 61,485.72 is: 92,228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,979.97 : 232,469.96 = 61,485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,979.97/232,469.96 = 61,485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,979.97x = 232,469.96 × 61,485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,979.97x = 14,293,582,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,293,582,561.54/154,979.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,228.58

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