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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,463.30, 231,716.55 and 65,716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,463.30, 231,716.55 and 65,716.10 is: 98,583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,463.30 : 231,716.55 = 65,716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,463.30/231,716.55 = 65,716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,463.30x = 231,716.55 × 65,716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,463.30x = 15,227,507,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,227,507,971.46/154,463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,583.34

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