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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,996.94, 232,581.53 and 83,918.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,996.94, 232,581.53 and 83,918.53 is: 125,924.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,996.94 : 232,581.53 = 83,918.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,996.94/232,581.53 = 83,918.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,996.94x = 232,581.53 × 83,918.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,996.94x = 19,517,900,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,517,900,131.23/154,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,924.42

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