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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,168.96, 231,248.16 and 65,365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,168.96, 231,248.16 and 65,365.28 is: 98,045.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,168.96 : 231,248.16 = 65,365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,168.96/231,248.16 = 65,365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,168.96x = 231,248.16 × 65,365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,168.96x = 15,115,600,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,115,600,727.88/154,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,045.68

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