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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,178.52, 231,384.63 and 65,494.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,178.52, 231,384.63 and 65,494.26 is: 98,291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,178.52 : 231,384.63 = 65,494.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,178.52/231,384.63 = 65,494.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,178.52x = 231,384.63 × 65,494.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,178.52x = 15,154,365,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154,365,117.22/154,178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,291.03

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