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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,986.48, 232,125.77 and 73,990.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,986.48, 232,125.77 and 73,990.48 is: 110,816.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,986.48 : 232,125.77 = 73,990.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,986.48/232,125.77 = 73,990.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,986.48x = 232,125.77 × 73,990.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,986.48x = 17,175,096,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175,096,582.30/154,986.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,816.74

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