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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,458.20, 231,687.30 and 65,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,458.20, 231,687.30 and 65,714.60 is: 98,571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,458.20 : 231,687.30 = 65,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,458.20/231,687.30 = 65,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,458.20x = 231,687.30 × 65,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,458.20x = 15,225,238,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225,238,244.58/154,458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,571.90

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