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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,265.80, 231,312.30 and 65,504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,265.80, 231,312.30 and 65,504.20 is: 98,219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,265.80 : 231,312.30 = 65,504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,265.80/231,312.30 = 65,504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,265.80x = 231,312.30 × 65,504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,265.80x = 15,151,927,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,927,161.66/154,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,219.61

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