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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,465.60, 231,698.40 and 65,696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,465.60, 231,698.40 and 65,696.80 is: 98,545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,465.60 : 231,698.40 = 65,696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,465.60/231,698.40 = 65,696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,465.60x = 231,698.40 × 65,696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,465.60x = 15,221,843,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,221,843,445.12/154,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,545.20

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