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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,414.20, 231,707.70 and 65,652.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,414.20, 231,707.70 and 65,652.60 is: 98,515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,414.20 : 231,707.70 = 65,652.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,414.20/231,707.70 = 65,652.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,414.20x = 231,707.70 × 65,652.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,414.20x = 15,212,212,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,212,212,945.02/154,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,515.63

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