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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,274.20, 231,497.70 and 65,512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,274.20, 231,497.70 and 65,512.60 is: 98,305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,274.20 : 231,497.70 = 65,512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,274.20/231,497.70 = 65,512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,274.20x = 231,497.70 × 65,512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,274.20x = 15,166,016,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,166,016,221.02/154,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,305.59

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