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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,408.20, 232,001.10 and 98,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,408.20, 232,001.10 and 98,275.20 is: 147,660.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,408.20 : 232,001.10 = 98,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,408.20/232,001.10 = 98,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,408.20x = 232,001.10 × 98,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,408.20x = 22,799,954,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,954,502.72/154,408.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,660.26

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