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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,996.46, 232,278.15 and 83,765.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,996.46, 232,278.15 and 83,765.53 is: 125,531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,996.46 : 232,278.15 = 83,765.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,996.46/232,278.15 = 83,765.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,996.46x = 232,278.15 × 83,765.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,996.46x = 19,456,902,342.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,456,902,342.17/154,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,531.27

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