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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,409.20, 232,002.60 and 98,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,409.20, 232,002.60 and 98,276.20 is: 147,661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,409.20 : 232,002.60 = 98,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,409.20/232,002.60 = 98,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,409.20x = 232,002.60 × 98,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,409.20x = 22,800,333,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800,333,918.12/154,409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,661.76

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