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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,999.37, 232,498.60 and 55,163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,999.37, 232,498.60 and 55,163.43 is: 82,744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,999.37 : 232,498.60 = 55,163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,999.37/232,498.60 = 55,163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,999.37x = 232,498.60 × 55,163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,999.37x = 12,825,420,418.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,825,420,418.58/154,999.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,744.98

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