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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,366.98, 231,938.06 and 98,231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,366.98, 231,938.06 and 98,231.55 is: 147,593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,366.98 : 231,938.06 = 98,231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,366.98/231,938.06 = 98,231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,366.98x = 231,938.06 × 98,231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,366.98x = 22,783,634,646.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,783,634,646.64/154,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,593.97

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