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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,367.91, 231,662.57 and 65,683.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,367.91, 231,662.57 and 65,683.71 is: 98,572.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,367.91 : 231,662.57 = 65,683.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,367.91/231,662.57 = 65,683.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,367.91x = 231,662.57 × 65,683.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,367.91x = 15,216,456,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,216,456,737.32/154,367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,572.67

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