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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,160.96, 231,236.16 and 65,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,160.96, 231,236.16 and 65,357.28 is: 98,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,160.96 : 231,236.16 = 65,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,160.96/231,236.16 = 65,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,160.96x = 231,236.16 × 65,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,160.96x = 15,112,966,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112,966,455.24/154,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,033.68

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