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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,202.70, 231,390.45 and 65,441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,202.70, 231,390.45 and 65,441.10 is: 98,198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,202.70 : 231,390.45 = 65,441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,202.70/231,390.45 = 65,441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,202.70x = 231,390.45 × 65,441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,202.70x = 15,142,445,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142,445,577.50/154,202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,198.32

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