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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,427.80, 231,468.90 and 65,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,427.80, 231,468.90 and 65,666.20 is: 98,425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,427.80 : 231,468.90 = 65,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,427.80/231,468.90 = 65,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,427.80x = 231,468.90 × 65,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,427.80x = 15,199,683,081.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,199,683,081.18/154,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,425.82

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