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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,994.38, 232,513.44 and 55,125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,994.38, 232,513.44 and 55,125.02 is: 82,695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,994.38 : 232,513.44 = 55,125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,994.38/232,513.44 = 55,125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,994.38x = 232,513.44 × 55,125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,994.38x = 12,817,308,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,817,308,404.83/154,994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,695.31

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