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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,248.20, 231,458.70 and 65,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,248.20, 231,458.70 and 65,486.60 is: 98,266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,248.20 : 231,458.70 = 65,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,248.20/231,458.70 = 65,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,248.20x = 231,458.70 × 65,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,248.20x = 15,157,443,303.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,157,443,303.42/154,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,266.58

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