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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,327.20, 231,879.60 and 98,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,327.20, 231,879.60 and 98,194.20 is: 147,538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,327.20 : 231,879.60 = 98,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,327.20/231,879.60 = 98,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,327.20x = 231,879.60 × 98,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,327.20x = 22,769,231,818.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769,231,818.32/154,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,538.68

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