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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,366.20, 231,938.10 and 98,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,366.20, 231,938.10 and 98,233.20 is: 147,597.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,366.20 : 231,938.10 = 98,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,366.20/231,938.10 = 98,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,366.20x = 231,938.10 × 98,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,366.20x = 22,784,021,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784,021,764.92/154,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,597.22

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