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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,983.44, 232,577.40 and 56,487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,983.44, 232,577.40 and 56,487.44 is: 84,768.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,983.44 : 232,577.40 = 56,487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,983.44/232,577.40 = 56,487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,983.44x = 232,577.40 × 56,487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,983.44x = 13,137,701,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,137,701,927.86/154,983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,768.42

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