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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,993.46, 232,273.65 and 83,762.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,993.46, 232,273.65 and 83,762.53 is: 125,526.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,993.46 : 232,273.65 = 83,762.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,993.46/232,273.65 = 83,762.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,993.46x = 232,273.65 × 83,762.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,993.46x = 19,455,828,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,455,828,727.45/154,993.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,526.77

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