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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,463.92, 231,722.32 and 65,718.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,463.92, 231,722.32 and 65,718.16 is: 98,588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,463.92 : 231,722.32 = 65,718.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,463.92/231,722.32 = 65,718.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,463.92x = 231,722.32 × 65,718.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,463.92x = 15,228,364,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,228,364,501.33/154,463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,588.49

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