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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,281.20, 231,376.44 and 65,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,281.20, 231,376.44 and 65,534 is: 98,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,281.20 : 231,376.44 = 65,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,281.20/231,376.44 = 65,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,281.20x = 231,376.44 × 65,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,281.20x = 15,163,023,618.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,163,023,618.96/154,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,281.73

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