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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,023.30, 231,002.55 and 65,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,023.30, 231,002.55 and 65,279.70 is: 97,905.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,023.30 : 231,002.55 = 65,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,023.30/231,002.55 = 65,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,023.30x = 231,002.55 × 65,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,023.30x = 15,079,777,163.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,079,777,163.24/154,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,905.82

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