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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,363.23, 231,932.43 and 98,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,363.23, 231,932.43 and 98,227.80 is: 147,588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,363.23 : 231,932.43 = 98,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,363.23/231,932.43 = 98,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,363.23x = 231,932.43 × 98,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,363.23x = 22,782,212,347.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782,212,347.55/154,363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,588.34

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