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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,997.62, 232,598.49 and 84,926.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,997.62, 232,598.49 and 84,926.14 is: 127,445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,997.62 : 232,598.49 = 84,926.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,997.62/232,598.49 = 84,926.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,997.62x = 232,598.49 × 84,926.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,997.62x = 19,753,691,925.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753,691,925.53/154,997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,445.13

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