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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,322.20, 231,872.10 and 98,189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,322.20, 231,872.10 and 98,189.20 is: 147,531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,322.20 : 231,872.10 = 98,189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,322.20/231,872.10 = 98,189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,322.20x = 231,872.10 × 98,189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,322.20x = 22,767,336,001.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,336,001.32/154,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,531.18

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