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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,995.71, 232,277.02 and 83,764.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,995.71, 232,277.02 and 83,764.78 is: 125,530.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,995.71 : 232,277.02 = 83,764.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,995.71/232,277.02 = 83,764.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,995.71x = 232,277.02 × 83,764.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,995.71x = 19,456,633,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,456,633,479.36/154,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,530.14

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