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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,256.17, 154,865.82 and 65,704.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,256.17, 154,865.82 and 65,704.77 is: 98,545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,256.17 : 154,865.82 = 65,704.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,256.17/154,865.82 = 65,704.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,256.17x = 154,865.82 × 65,704.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,256.17x = 10,175,423,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,175,423,330.35/103,256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,545.43

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