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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,398.60, 231,708.48 and 65,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,398.60, 231,708.48 and 65,714.40 is: 98,618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,398.60 : 231,708.48 = 65,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,398.60/231,708.48 = 65,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,398.60x = 231,708.48 × 65,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,398.60x = 15,226,583,738.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226,583,738.11/154,398.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,618.66

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