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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,095.24, 231,178.32 and 65,352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,095.24, 231,178.32 and 65,352.18 is: 98,043.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,095.24 : 231,178.32 = 65,352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,095.24/231,178.32 = 65,352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,095.24x = 231,178.32 × 65,352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,095.24x = 15,108,007,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,108,007,180.74/154,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,043.31

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