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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,107.42, 231,179.55 and 65,349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,107.42, 231,179.55 and 65,349.39 is: 98,031.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,107.42 : 231,179.55 = 65,349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,107.42/231,179.55 = 65,349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,107.42x = 231,179.55 × 65,349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,107.42x = 15,107,442,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,107,442,572.97/154,107.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,031.90

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